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π¦πΊ Does an Australian need a visa for South Sudan πΈπΈ?
Yes, online (e-Visa). Australian passport holders need a visa for South Sudan, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Australian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of South Sudan or its official government website before you travel.
β U.S. State Department travel advisory for South Sudan: Level 4: Do Not Travel (updated 13 November 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
What this means for your trip
An e-Visa is applied for on the destination's official government website. You upload your passport scan and photo, pay online and receive an approval letter by email.
Apply well before departure and print the approval; use only the official portal, as many look-alike sites charge extra.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
South Sudan at a glance
Capital: Juba Β· Currency: South Sudanese pound (SSP, Β£) Β· Official languages: English Β· Calling code: +211
More about entering South Sudan β
Easier destinations near South Sudan for Australian passport holders
- π¦π΄ Angola β Visa-free 30 days
- π§πΌ Botswana β Visa-free 90 days
- πΈπΏ Eswatini β Visa-free 30 days
- π¬π² Gambia β Visa-free 90 days
- π±πΈ Lesotho β Visa-free
- π²πΌ Malawi β Visa-free 30 days
- π²πΊ Mauritius β Visa-free 90 days
- π²π¦ Morocco β Visa-free 90 days
The other way round
πΈπΈ South Sudanese passport holders visiting Australia: South Sudanese passport holders need a visa for Australia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
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All destinations for Australia passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for South Sudan β
Questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Australian passport holders need a visa for South Sudan, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Does a South Sudanese need a visa for Australia?
South Sudanese passport holders need a visa for Australia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.