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🇺🇬 Does a Ugandan need a visa for South Sudan 🇸🇸?
No. Ugandan passport holders can visit South Sudan without a visa; the border officer decides how long you may stay.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Ugandan 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
Visa-free entry lets you arrive with a valid passport and pass border control without applying in advance.
The permitted length of stay is set at the border; ask the officer if it is not stamped in your passport.
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 · Currency: South Sudanese pound (SSP, £) · Official languages: English · Calling code: +211
More about entering South Sudan →
The other way round
🇸🇸 South Sudanese passport holders visiting Uganda: South Sudanese passport holders can visit Uganda without a visa for up to 180 days.
The Ugandan passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Ugandan passport holders can visit South Sudan without a visa; the border officer decides how long you may stay.
Does a South Sudanese need a visa for Uganda?
South Sudanese passport holders can visit Uganda without a visa for up to 180 days.