🇮🇪 Ireland visa requirements for South Sudanese citizens
Yes — South Sudanese citizens need a visa to enter Ireland, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for South Sudan passport holders
South Sudanese citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Ireland. Applications generally go through a Ireland embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Ireland immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The South Sudanese passport ranks #181 worldwide, opening 43 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (17 visa-free, 25 with a visa on arrival and 1 with an eTA). Ireland is not among them — it is one of the 114 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
In the other direction, Irish citizens traveling to South Sudan face a different rule: e-visa.
Northern Europe is closed to spontaneous travel for South Sudanese passport holders: none of its 10 destinations can be entered without an application first.
About Ireland
- Capital
- Dublin
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Currency
- euro (€)
- Languages
- English, Irish
Planning a trip to Ireland?
- Compare flights →
- Tours and activities →
- Airport transfers →
- Claim flight compensation →
- Rent a car locally →
- City attraction passes →
Some links above are affiliate links — booking through them supports this site at no extra cost to you.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Yes — South Sudanese citizens need a visa to enter Ireland, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
What currency is used in Ireland?
The currency in Ireland is the euro (€). The capital city is Dublin.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa required for South Sudanese citizens traveling to Ireland. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Ireland embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Europe for South Sudanese passport holders
Going the other way? South Sudan visa requirements for Irish citizens →
Source data last updated 2025-01-12.