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πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Does a Russian need a visa for South Sudan πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡Έ?

e-Visa

Yes, online (e-Visa). Russian 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 Russian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of South Sudan or its official government website before you travel.

⚠ U.S. State Department travel advisory for South Sudan: Level 4: Do Not Travel (updated 17 May 2026). 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

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Easier destinations near South Sudan for Russian passport holders

The other way round

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡Έ South Sudanese passport holders visiting Russia: South Sudanese passport holders need a visa for Russia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Russia before travelling.

The Russian passport at a glance

82visa-free
6ETA
25visa on arrival
30e-Visa
48visa required

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Questions

Do Russian citizens need a visa for South Sudan?

Russian 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 Russia?

South Sudanese passport holders need a visa for Russia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Russia before travelling.