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Entry Visa Requirements:

1. Your physical passport which must be valid for at least 180 days from date of arrival in South Sudan;
   2. Application Form must be completed and signed by the applicant. Please note that Applications printed on both sides of the paper will not be accepted, and visa will not be processed until it is replaced;
   3. Two (2) passport-sized photo (2 inches by 2 inches);
   4. An Official LETTER FROM YOUR ORGANIZATION/COMPANY and or Invitation letter addressed to the Embassy of South Sudan from your organization/ Company in South Sudan, explaining the purpose of your travel;
   5.Money order payable to “The Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan.” Please consult the below Visa schedule fee for the exact amount for your application;
   6. A self-addressed return envelope (UPS, USPS, FedEx) with sufficient prepaid postage for those using mail services.

Processing Procedures:

(a) If all requirements are fulfilled, the visa would be issued within five business days;
(b) The Embassy is only authorized to grant single-entry visas for regular passports at this time. Multiple entry visas are only granted to diplomatic and official Passports;
(c) Any request for extension of stay in South Sudan must be addressed to, and handled with South Sudan Ministry of Interior, Directorate of Nationality, Passports, and Immigration before the expiration of your VISA;
(d) Visa applicants without all the requirements will not be processed.

Categories of Visa Applicants:

1. South Sudanese Nationals: Nationals holding South Sudanese Passports do not need to acquire a visa to travel to South Sudan. South Sudanese Nationals who are traveling with American Passports and U.S. Travel Documents require a visa and must fulfill all the necessary procedures.
2. American Nationals and holders of U.S. Green Cards who are traveling to South Sudan with American Passports, and U.S. Travel Documents, must fulfill all visa requirements and will be CHARGED a visa fee of USD 160.00.
3. African and Asians: Nationals traveling to South Sudan with African and Asian Passports, must fulfill all visa requirements and will be CHARGED a visa fee of USD 50.00.
4. European Nationals Traveling to South Sudan with European Passports, must fulfill all visa requirements and will be CHARGED a visa fee of USD 100.00.
5. All other passports not included in these categories will be charged visa fees based on the principle of reciprocity (meaning that the South Sudanese Embassy would impose the same amount that country is charging South Sudanese nationals).
6. Government officials and All Diplomats :U.S. Officials and all other Diplomats traveling to South Sudan on Diplomatic, Official, or Service passport must submit an official Note Verbale from the U.S. State Department or their Embassies or as appropriate. All Diplomatic Visas are issued free of charge (Gratis).
7. Please Mail or Deliver your completed application to: Embassy of South Sudan, Attention: Consular Office located at 1015 31St St N.W STE 300, Washington, DC 20007.

For follow-up or to request additional information, please call the Consular Office directly on:

Tel: +1 202 640 4816

E-mail:info.ssdembassy@gmail.com