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Do China passport holders need a visa to visit SS?

Chinese ordinary passport holders need an eVisa to visit South Sudan. Apply online at the official portal (evisa.gov.ss) before travel; there is no visa-free entry or visa-on-arrival for ordinary Chinese passports. A Chinese (CN) ordinary passport holder traveling to South Sudan (SS) for tourism must obtain an electronic visa (eVisa) in advance. South Sudan's eVisa is open to citizens of all countries, including China, and is the standard route for short visits. Only Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda are visa-exempt, and visa-on-arrival is limited to Burundi/Rwanda nationals plus diplomatic and official passport holders, so an ordinary Chinese passport does not qualify for either. The eVisa is applied for entirely online: create an account at evisa.gov.ss, complete the form, upload a passport scan, photo and yellow fever certificate, pay by card, and download the approved PDF (typically within a few business days) to print and present on arrival. A single-entry visa permits a stay of up to 90 days; a multiple-entry visa is valid up to 180 days with stays up to 90 days per visit. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory. Note South Sudan is subject to serious travel-safety advisories, but that is separate from the visa requirement.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
eVisa (electronic tourist/visit visa)
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days per entry
per entry
Entries
Single or multiple entry
from issue date
Visa fee
From approx. USD 100 (single entry); multiple-entry higher
consular fee only
Processing time
About 3-7 business days
standard track
Validity
90 days (single entry); up to 180 days (multiple entry)
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm eligibility
Use the nationality checker on evisa.gov.ss to confirm China is eligible for the eVisa (it is open to all nationalities).
· Official portal· China eligible
/02
Create an account and start the application
Register on the official eVisa portal and select the tourist/visit category with single or multiple entry.
· evisa.gov.ss
/03
Complete the form and upload documents
Enter travel details and upload a clear scan of your passport bio page, a passport-style photo, and your yellow fever certificate.
· Passport scan· Photo· Yellow fever cert
/04
Pay the visa fee
Pay online by credit or debit card. The fee is non-refundable if the application is declined.
· Card payment
/05
Receive and print the eVisa
Download the approved eVisa PDF (usually within a few business days) and print it in color.
· Print in color
/06
Present at the port of entry
Show the printed eVisa, your passport, and yellow fever certificate to the immigration officer on arrival in South Sudan (e.g. Juba).
· Bring at arrival
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 10 complete
Chinese passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank visa page
required
Approved South Sudan eVisa printed in color
required
Yellow fever vaccination certificate
required
Passport-style photo (digital scan for upload)
required
Clear scan of passport bio/information page
required
Return or onward flight ticket
recommended
Hotel booking or address in South Sudan
recommended
Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
recommended
Credit/debit card for online fee payment
required
Travel/medical insurance
recommended
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
eVisa - single entry (visit/tourist)From ~USD 100Stay up to 90 days; exact fee shown at checkout on the official portal
eVisa - multiple entry~USD 150-350Validity up to 180 days; higher fee for longer/multiple-entry options
Service/processing surchargeVariesApplies if applying via a third-party agent rather than the official portal
Total estimateUSD 100 — USD 350incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard eVisa processing
3-7 business days
Official online processing; apply at least one to two weeks before travel.
Expedited processing
1-3 business days
Faster turnaround offered by some channels for an extra fee.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Tourism / short visit
Standard sightseeing and short personal visits use the eVisa visit category.
Medium
/02
Business meetings
Short business trips also use the eVisa, which covers tourist and business purposes.
Medium
/03
NGO / humanitarian work
Aid and development staff are a major category of foreign visitors to South Sudan.
High
/04
Visiting friends or relatives
Visits to residents or expatriate contacts use the same eVisa channel.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30
China to S. Sudan route verified
Confirmed via the official eVisa portal (evisa.gov.ss) and South Sudan MFA that ordinary Chinese passport holders require an eVisa obtained in advance; China is not visa-exempt and ordinary passports do not qualify for visa-on-arrival.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can Chinese citizens get a visa on arrival in South Sudan?—
No. Visa-on-arrival is limited to Burundi and Rwanda nationals and to diplomatic/official passport holders. Ordinary Chinese passport holders must obtain an eVisa before travel.
Is South Sudan visa-free for Chinese passports?+
Where do I apply for the South Sudan eVisa?+
Do I need a yellow fever vaccination?+
How long can I stay on a South Sudan tourist eVisa?+
How long does the eVisa take to process?+
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