🇸🇸 South Sudan visa requirements for Ugandan citizens
No visa needed — Ugandan citizens can enter South Sudan visa-free.
Entry rules for Uganda passport holders
Holders of a valid passport from Uganda can travel to South Sudan for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa. 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.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official South Sudan immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Ugandan passport ranks #137 worldwide, opening 64 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (35 visa-free, 28 with a visa on arrival and 1 with an eTA). South Sudan is one of them.
The arrangement is reciprocal: South Sudanese citizens traveling to Uganda face the same requirement (visa-free · 180 days).
Across Middle Africa as a whole, 1 of 10 destinations are open to Ugandan travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About South Sudan
- Capital
- Juba
- Region
- Middle Africa
- Currency
- South Sudanese pound (£)
- Languages
- English
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Frequently asked questions
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
No visa needed — Ugandan citizens can enter South Sudan visa-free.
What currency is used in South Sudan?
The currency in South Sudan is the South Sudanese pound (£). The capital city is Juba.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa-free for Ugandan citizens traveling to South Sudan. 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 South Sudan embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Africa for Ugandan passport holders
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.