From application to arrival
Prepare your information, use the official application channel and check the issued document.
Prepare your application
Create an account, complete the online visa form and pay by credit or debit card. The government portal says to download the PDF eVisa, print it or save it on your phone, and present it for verification at the port of entry before immigration stamps the passport.
Submit through the official channel
Use South Sudan eVisa. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
Government charges and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final fee.
Government fees
- Single-entry visa
- USD 100
Decision time
Up to 3 calendar days
The official portal advertises the eVisa PDF as available within 72 hours. Treat that as the service's stated timeline, not an admission guarantee; wait for the approved visa before traveling.
A processing estimate is not a guaranteed travel date.
South Sudan at a glance
- Capital
- Juba
- Currency
- SSP
- Calling code
- +211
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Madagascar need a visa for South Sudan?
For tourism in South Sudan, travelers using an ordinary passport from Madagascar should arrange an eVisa before travel. Create an account, complete the online visa form and pay by credit or debit card. The government portal says to download the PDF eVisa, print it or save it on your phone, and present it for verification at the port of entry before immigration stamps the passport.
How much is the government fee?
Single-entry visa: USD 100 for one entry. Check the official payment page for exemptions and any additional charges.
How long does a decision take?
Up to 3 calendar days. The official portal advertises the eVisa PDF as available within 72 hours. Treat that as the service's stated timeline, not an admission guarantee; wait for the approved visa before traveling.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open South Sudan eVisa
Create an account, complete the online visa form and pay by credit or debit card. The government portal says to download the PDF eVisa, print it or save it on your phone, and present it for verification at the port of entry before immigration stamps the passport.
Check South Sudan’s visa guidance
Official visa application portal and immigration-service guidance.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
Suggest a correction