Spain to South Sudan visa requirements

Spanish passport holders need a visa to enter South Sudan and must obtain it before travel through the official eVisa portal (evisa.gov.ss). There is no visa-free access and no visa on arrival for Spanish citizens. As of 2026, a Spain (ES) ordinary passport holder traveling to South Sudan (SS) for tourism or a short visit requires a visa in advance. South Sudan operates an official electronic visa system at evisa.gov.ss, which is open to citizens of all countries, including Spain. Spain is not on South Sudan's short visa-exempt list (only Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda are visa-free), and visa on arrival is limited to nationals of Burundi and Rwanda plus certain diplomatic-passport holders, so it is not available to Spanish tourists. The tourist eVisa is typically issued as a single-entry permit allowing a stay of around 30 days, with the entry/visa validity generally running up to 90 days from issue. Applicants apply online, upload a passport scan and photo, and must hold a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate, which is checked on arrival. Government eVisa fees commonly fall in roughly the USD 50-100 range for a tourist visa, though many travelers encounter third-party agency sites charging USD 100-200 or more; always use the official government portal. Processing usually takes about 3-5 business days, so apply at least two weeks before departure. Note that South Sudan is not in the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply here. Given the active conflict and security situation, travelers should also check their own foreign ministry travel advisory before booking.