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South Sudan Visa for Zambia Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

Zambian citizens need a South Sudanese e-Visa before travel, applied for online; a single-entry business/tourist e-Visa costs around USD 100 and is typically processed within 3-5 working days.

Guide last updated September 28, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry, with at least 2 blank pages
  • Completed online e-Visa application form
  • Invitation letter from a host, company, or hotel booking confirmation
  • Proof of sufficient funds for the length of stay
  • Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
  • Digital passport photo, plain background, uploaded with the application
  • Biometrics: fingerprints and photo captured on arrival at Juba International Airport
  • Travel health insurance: strongly recommended, including yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory for entry)

Visa types

  • Tourist e-Visa: single entry, valid 3 months from issue, max stay 30 days, fee approx USD 100
  • Business e-Visa: single entry, valid 3 months, max stay 30 days, fee approx USD 100-150, requires an invitation letter
  • Multiple-entry e-Visa: valid up to 6 months, fee approx USD 200, for repeat business travelers

How to apply online

  • Apply via the South Sudan e-Visa system, referenced through southsudanembassy.org, or through the South Sudan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (mfa.gov.ss) if the embassy channel is used instead
  • Steps: complete the online form, upload passport and supporting documents, pay the visa fee by card
  • Fee: approx USD 100 for a standard single-entry e-Visa, paid online
  • Standard processing time: 3-5 working days
  • Approval is issued as a PDF e-Visa letter to print and present with your passport and yellow fever certificate on arrival

Fees & processing time

  • e-Visa fee: approx USD 100 for single entry (business/tourist)
  • No separate service fee when applying directly through the official channel
  • Total cost estimate: USD 100-110 including card processing
  • Standard processing: 3-5 working days
  • Express option: not formally advertised; allow extra time given variable processing speed

Tips for Zambia travelers

  • Apply at least 2 weeks before travel to allow for processing delays and any additional document requests
  • Common rejection reasons: missing invitation letter, unclear travel purpose, yellow fever certificate not attached
  • Carry both a printed e-Visa approval and your yellow fever vaccination card, as both are checked on arrival
  • Check current security and travel advisories for South Sudan before finalizing plans
  • Extensions must be arranged with the Directorate of Nationality, Passport and Immigration in Juba before the visa expires

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.