Indian citizens who intend on visiting South Sudan in the year 2025 will be required to secure a visa prior to visiting the region, and there is neither a visa on arrival nor a visa-free facility offered to the Indian passport holder. The Republic of South Sudan provides an easy e-Visa application on the internet and other applications made at the embassy in case of long-term, business, or specialized applications. Any traveler has to obtain an approved visa prior to boarding the flights or any port of entry in South Sudan.
Document Generally needed to visit South Sudan
Valid Indian passport and at least six months of validity after your stay in India and two blank pages where the visa can be stamped.
Filled e-Visa or embassy visa application form (either online or in person).
Two new passport-sized photos (white background).
Duplicate of the ticket back or the forward ticket.
Evidence of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter of South Sudan host).
Evidence of adequate funds (3-6 months (recent) personal bank statements, income tax returns).
Yellow Fever Certificate of Vaccination (You will need it as a traveler in India).
Cover letter stating purpose of visit, and any other supporting documentation (e.g. business invitation, admission letter, police clearance), depending on the type of visa.
Receipt of visa fee (around INR 8,700 for one-entry e-visa; embassy charges depend on the category).
Visa Types and Fees
Tourist e- Visa : Single entry, which is normally of 30 days. Fee approx. INR 8,700. Processing: 3–6 working days.
Business e-Visa : Single/ multiple entry, invitation letter of South Sudan company will be required. Expenses increased; 30 days to one year depending on application.
Transit Visa : Visitors who are transiting South Sudan; they are expected to have evidence that they are going through.
Student/Work/Official Visas : demand supporting materials (admission / employment letters), sponsor statements and other background checks.
South Sudanese immigration (in-country applications before expiry) is a possibility to obtain visa extensions.
Application Process and Major Conditions
Every Indian citizen has to obtain a visa before he travels to South Sudan; otherwise he will not be allowed to enter the country.
The majority of the travelers utilize the official portal of the South Sudan e-Visa where they can receive a quick application that includes the upload of the documents and the payment of the fee. The approval and e-visa are generally sent via e-mail in PDF within 3-6 working days; they must be printed on entry.
Long stay or work/study based travel should be reflected with an embassy visa which is either applied in person or through mail at the South Sudan embassy along with all original documents.
At the entry, the travelers have to provide Yellow Fever vaccination certificate or risk denied entry or quarantine.
Check that all the documents (passport, bank statements, photo, visa approval) are correct and correspond to the flight.
Exceeding the visa or illegal entry can result in fines, imprisonment or subsequent travel restrictions.
The processing of the visa can be taken in the place of holidays or high season; do it two weeks before.
South Sudanese immigration authorities make all entry decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions about Indian Travelers to South Sudan.
Summary
South Sudan also demands that all Indian travelers must have visas prior to travel- it does not offer visas on arrival. The South Sudan e-Visa system is used by the majority of travelers; and the approval usually takes less than a week. Bring all the original papers such as your passport, visa approval, Yellow Fever certificate, evidence of funds and itinerary. Those who come without a valid visa or overstay are awaited by fines, detention or refusal. Apply on time, polish your documents and have a trouble free entry into the youngest country in Africa.
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