Entry/Exit Requirements

U.S. citizens need a valid passport and visa to enter South Sudan. If visiting or living in South Sudan, you should ensure that your passport is current and secure and that it has at least two vacant visa pages and is valid for six months beyond your date of entry. U.S. citizens are required to obtain a visa in advance of arrival. Further, you may be asked to state the purpose of your visit upon arrival. You should register with the Aliens Department at the Ministry of Interior in Juba if you are staying in South Sudan for more than three days.

No vaccinations are required for entry, however, proof of Yellow Fever vaccination may be required when exiting the country.  Most countries with direct flights from South Sudan, including Kenya and Ethiopia, require yellow fever immunization for all passengers arriving from South Sudan.

If you are traveling from South Sudan to Sudan, you will be required to obtain a Sudanese visa or an entry permit prior to arrival at a port of entry.  

The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to or foreign residents of South Sudan.

You can find information about dual nationality or the prevention of international child abduction on the website of the Bureau of Consular Affairs. For further information about customs regulations, please refer to the Bureau’s Customs Information sheet.