
South Sudan visa for citizens of the United States
Citizens of the United States need an e-visa to travel to South Sudan. It is issued online, with no embassy visit. Official processing time is not published. Visago fills in and submits the application for you; the all-in price starts at $29, government fee included.
For citizens of the United States: the passport opens 112 countries visa-free; Washington, D.C. — Juba: ≈ 11,250 km, about 14.5 hours of flying.
Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026
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How much does a South Sudan visa cost for citizens of the United States?
Can I travel to South Sudan without a visa on a United States passport?
No: citizens of the United States need a visa. But you can get it quickly and at a low price — online with us, from $29, with no embassy visit.
Apply for a visaSouth Sudan visa rules at a glance
- With a United States passport you can visit 112 countries visa-free, 32 with a visa on arrival and 35 with an e-visa; 19 more require an embassy visa.
- By the number of visa-free destinations, the United States passport ranks 39th of 199.
- United States passport: visa-free access to 112 countries; South Sudan passport: 17.
- Citizens of the United States and South Sudan can travel together visa-free to 10 countries, for example: Haiti, Dominica, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados, Palestine, Micronesia, Botswana, Seychelles, Malaysia, and Singapore.
- A language both countries share: English.
- Citizens of South Sudan, in turn, need an embassy visa to travel to the United States. United States visa for citizens of South Sudan
Travelling to South Sudan: good to know
- Washington, D.C. — Juba: about 11,250 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 14.5 hours.
- Time difference with your country’s capital: +11 hours.
- Local time: Washington, D.C. 12:00 — Juba 23:00.
- Local currency: South Sudanese Pound.
- Languages: English.
- Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ SSP 5,657.
- South Sudan is the 139th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of the United States.

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Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of the United States:
How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to South Sudan
Visa rules for South Sudan for citizens of countries bordering the United States:
Official portal: www.evisa.gov.ss
How to get a South Sudan visa
- 1Passport photo
- 2Face photo
- 3Payment
- 4Manager and visa
What documents do you need for a South Sudan visa?
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight: Washington, D.C. — Juba?
About 14.5 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 11,250 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.
What is the time difference with South Sudan?
Time difference with your country’s capital: +11 hours.
Do citizens of South Sudan need a visa for the United States?
Citizens of South Sudan, in turn, need an embassy visa to travel to the United States.
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