Do Canada passport holders need a visa to visit SS?

Yes, a Canadian ordinary passport holder needs a visa for South Sudan. The simplest route for tourism or a short visit is the official eVisa, obtained online before travel at evisa.gov.ss. There is no visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry for Canadians. South Sudan requires Canadian passport holders to hold a visa for all purposes, including tourism. South Sudan is in East Africa and is not part of the Schengen area, so no 90/180 Schengen rule or ETIAS applies. The recommended and most practical channel is the government eVisa, applied for online at the official portal evisa.gov.ss prior to departure. The eVisa is available to citizens of all countries and can be issued as single-entry or multiple-entry. The government visa fee for Canadians is approximately USD 100 for a standard single-entry tourist visa, with additional service charges if using a third-party processor. Standard processing typically takes about 3 to 5 business days, with expedited options available. A passport valid for at least six months beyond the intended departure date and proof of onward travel are required. Visa-free entry is limited to Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, and visa-on-arrival to Burundi and Rwanda, none of which apply to Canada. Travelers should apply only through the official portal, print the approved PDF eVisa in color, and present it at the port of entry. Note that South Sudan carries serious travel advisories from many governments; verify security conditions before booking.