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You do not need a visa for South Sudan if you have an Egyptian passport

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Egyptian citizens can enter South Sudan without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Travelling to South Sudan Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

No. Egyptian citizens can enter South Sudan without applying for a visa in advance.

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What South Sudan may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate required
  • Two passport photos 35x45mm, white background
  • Invitation letter from host organization or sponsor
  • Confirmed flight itinerary and travel insurance
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay

Entry requirements for Egyptian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Egyptian passport holders entering South Sudan as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Recommended

    Recommended vaccinations for South Sudan

    Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Meningococcal vaccine for areas that are part of the meningitis belt during the dry season; -Routine vaccines including Polio and Measles. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.

    CDC - South Sudan Last checked 2026-08-07
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to South Sudan.

    Last checked 2026-08-07

A look at South Sudan

  • Traditional fishing boats on the Sudd wetlands with papyrus reeds at golden hour in South Sudan
    The Sudd Wetlands — One of the world's largest freshwater ecosystems
  • Aerial view of Juba city center along the White Nile with modern buildings and traditional markets
    Juba — South Sudan's capital city on the banks of the White Nile
  • Herd of white-eared kob antelopes migrating across the grasslands of Boma National Park
    Boma National Park — Home to one of Africa's largest wildlife migrations
  • Sunset over the White Nile River near Juba with traditional boats and riverside vegetation
    The White Nile — Flowing through the heart of South Sudan

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