🇺🇬 Uganda visa requirements for South Sudanese citizens
No visa needed — South Sudanese citizens can stay in Uganda visa-free for up to 180 days.
Entry rules for South Sudan passport holders
Holders of a valid passport from South Sudan can travel to Uganda for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 180 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.
The 180-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in Uganda, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Uganda 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). Uganda is one of them.
The arrangement is reciprocal: Ugandan citizens traveling to South Sudan face the same requirement (visa-free).
Across Eastern Africa as a whole, 12 of 16 destinations are open to South Sudanese travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Uganda
- Capital
- Kampala
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Currency
- Ugandan shilling (Sh)
- Languages
- English, Swahili
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Frequently asked questions
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Uganda?
No visa needed — South Sudanese citizens can stay in Uganda visa-free for up to 180 days.
How long can South Sudanese citizens stay in Uganda without a visa?
South Sudanese citizens can stay in Uganda for up to 180 days visa-free. Longer stays require a visa or residence permit arranged in advance.
What currency is used in Uganda?
The currency in Uganda is the Ugandan shilling (Sh). The capital city is Kampala.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa-free · 180 days for South Sudanese citizens traveling to Uganda. 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 Uganda embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Africa for South Sudanese passport holders
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.