How Indian passport holders get a visa for South Sudan: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: eVisa — ⚠️ MEA travel advisory in force
- Government fee: Single entry 30 days: USD 100 (~₹8,400). Multiple entry 90 days: USD 200. Multiple entry 180 days: USD 350.
- Processing time: Up to 72 hours (3 business days).
- Maximum stay: 30, 90, or 180 days depending on visa type.
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 30/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages
- Two passport-size photos (2×2 inches)
- Travel itinerary + hotel booking
- Cover letter explaining purpose of travel
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory)
- Proof of funds
How & where to apply
Apply on the official South Sudan eVisa portal — evisa.gov.ss. ⚠️ MEA advisory remains in force due to internal conflict and humanitarian concerns. Verify advisory at mea.gov.in before travel. South Sudan eVisa (official, evisa.gov.ss)
Transit & connections
Airside transit through Juba (JUB) for non-South Sudanese destinations does not require entry.
How South Sudan compares in Africa
With an ease score of 30/100 this is one of the tougher applications for Indians — expect strict document scrutiny and plan well ahead of travel. South Sudan uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇸 South Sudan | eVisa — ⚠️ MEA travel advisory in force | Single entry 30 days: USD 100 (~₹8,400). Multiple entry 90 days: USD 200. Multiple entry 180 days: USD 350. | Up to 72 hours (3 business days). |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | Visa-free — 60 days on arrival | No visa fee. MauPass digital declaration is free. | Stamp issued at SSR International Airport on arrival |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | Visa-free — Travel Authorisation required online | Standard: €10 (≈ ₹950) processed in 24h. Premium: €30 (≈ ₹2,850) processed in 6h. | Standard 24 hours, Premium 6 hours |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | eTA — Electronic Travel Authorisation online | USD 30 + USD 2 service fee = USD 32 (≈ ₹2,700) | Usually within 3 working days |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 25 single-entry / USD 60 multiple-entry (≈ ₹2,100 / ₹5,000) | Usually 3–7 working days |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 50 single-entry (90 days) / USD 100 multiple-entry (12 months) — ≈ ₹4,200 / ₹8,400 | Usually 2–5 working days; apply at least 10 days before travel |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 62 (30 days single-entry) / USD 152 (90 days single-entry) — ≈ ₹5,200 / ₹12,800 | Standard 3 working days; same-day option available at higher fee |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
⚠️ HIGH RISK destination. Active MEA travel advisory due to ongoing conflict, humanitarian crisis, and infrastructure concerns. Indians should reconsider non-essential travel. Researched May 2026. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://www.evisa.gov.ss/
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for South Sudan?
eVisa — ⚠️ MEA travel advisory in force. ⚠️ HIGH RISK destination. Active MEA travel advisory due to ongoing conflict, humanitarian crisis, and infrastructure concerns. Indians should reconsider non-essential travel. Researched May 2026.
What documents do Indians need for a South Sudan visa?
Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages; Two passport-size photos (2×2 inches); Travel itinerary + hotel booking; Cover letter explaining purpose of travel; Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory); Proof of funds
How long does a South Sudan visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: Up to 72 hours (3 business days).. Government fee: Single entry 30 days: USD 100 (~₹8,400). Multiple entry 90 days: USD 200. Multiple entry 180 days: USD 350.. Maximum stay: 30, 90, or 180 days depending on visa type..
How do Indians apply for a South Sudan visa?
Apply on the official South Sudan eVisa portal — evisa.gov.ss. ⚠️ MEA advisory remains in force due to internal conflict and humanitarian concerns. Verify advisory at mea.gov.in before travel. Official source: https://www.evisa.gov.ss/
Is a South Sudan visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 30/100 this is one of the tougher applications for Indians — expect strict document scrutiny and plan well ahead of travel. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a South Sudan visa online or on arrival?
South Sudan uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
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