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S. Sudan passport visa requirements 2026

Where a S. Sudan passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

17Visa-free

42eVisa

25Visa on arrival

114Visa required

S. Sudan passport at a glance

With a S. Sudan passport you can enter 17 destinations visa-free and 25 with a visa on arrival, so 42 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 42 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 114 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for S. Sudan

Do S. Sudan passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

Destination	Entry rule for S. Sudan passports
United States of America	Visa required
United Kingdom	Visa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)	Visa required
Canada	Visa required
Australia	eVisa
Japan	Visa required
China	Visa required
United Arab Emirates	eVisa
Turkey	Visa required
Thailand	Visa required
India	Visa required
South Africa	Visa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for S. Sudan passport holders.

Region	Visa-free	Visa on arrival	eVisa	Visa required
Africa	9	12	15	17
Asia	3	9	16	23
Europe	0	0	2	43
North America	4	0	5	14
Oceania	1	3	2	8
South America	0	1	2	9

Longest visa-free stays

Where S. Sudan passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Rwanda — up to 180 days
Uganda — up to 180 days
Barbados — up to 90 days
Benin — up to 90 days
Botswana — up to 90 days
Burundi — up to 90 days
Gambia — up to 90 days
Haiti — up to 90 days

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 17

Barbados90 days
Benin90 days
Botswana90 days
Burundi90 days
Dominica21 days
Gambia90 days
Haiti90 days
Kenya
Malaysia30 days
Micronesia30 days
Palestine
Rwanda180 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
Seychelles90 days
Singapore30 days
Tanzania90 days
Uganda180 days

eVisa 42

Visa on arrival 25

Visa required 114

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can S. Sudan passport holders visit without a visa?

S. Sudan passport holders can visit 17 destinations visa-free, including Malaysia, Singapore, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Seychelles and others. Adding the 25 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 42 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to S. Sudan passport holders?

25 destinations offer a visa on arrival to S. Sudan passport holders, including Egypt, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Ghana, Cape Verde, Bolivia, Macau and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can S. Sudan passport holders travel with an eVisa?

42 destinations let S. Sudan passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, South Korea, Georgia, Vietnam, Qatar, Oman, Colombia and others.

Do S. Sudan passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

S. Sudan passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do S. Sudan passport holders need a visa for the United States?

S. Sudan passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do S. Sudan passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

S. Sudan passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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