Do Germany passport holders need a visa to visit SS?

German passport holders need a visa for South Sudan. The simplest route is the official eVisa at evisa.gov.ss, applied for online before travel. A single-entry tourist eVisa typically costs around USD 100, is valid for 30 days, and is usually issued within 72 hours. South Sudan does not grant visa-free entry to German (ordinary passport) travelers. Only Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda are visa-exempt, and visa-on-arrival is limited to a few nationalities (e.g., Burundi, Rwanda) plus certain UN/diplomatic document holders, none of which apply to German tourists. Germans must obtain a visa before arrival. The recommended and officially endorsed method is the South Sudan eVisa, applied for online via the government portal (evisa.gov.ss / eservices.gov.ss). Applicants create an account, complete the form, upload documents (passport bio page, photo, yellow fever certificate, return ticket, hotel booking), pay by card, and download a PDF eVisa. A single-entry tourist eVisa is commonly USD 100 and valid for 30 days; multiple-entry options run higher (around USD 150-200). The portal advertises issuance within 72 hours, while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises allowing at least 7 working days. A passport valid at least 6 months with a blank page and a yellow fever vaccination certificate are mandatory. South Sudan is not in the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply. Travelers should also check current security travel advisories, as conditions in parts of the country can be volatile. Always apply through the official government portal and avoid third-party sites charging inflated fees.