India to South Sudan visa requirements

Indian ordinary passport holders need an eVisa to enter South Sudan for tourism. There is no visa-free or visa-on-arrival option for ordinary Indian passports. Apply online before travel at the official portal evisa.gov.ss. A holder of an ordinary Indian passport requires a visa to enter South Sudan for tourism or a short visit. South Sudan does not grant visa-free entry or visa-on-arrival to ordinary Indian passport holders (visa-on-arrival is limited to nationals of Burundi and Rwanda, and to diplomatic/official/service/special passport holders; visa exemption applies only to Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda). The practical route is the electronic visa (eVisa), which is available to citizens of all countries and is applied for online at the official government portal evisa.gov.ss before departure. The tourist eVisa is typically issued as a single-entry document valid around 90 days with a short permitted stay, costs roughly USD 100 plus a service/processing fee, and is generally processed within about 72 hours to a few business days. Applicants must hold a passport valid for at least six months beyond the intended stay with a blank page, and present proof of onward travel and lodging. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is commonly required for entry. South Sudan is not part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply. Travelers should also note that South Sudan carries serious safety advisories; this guidance covers visa formalities only.