🇷🇼 Rwanda passport 🇸🇸 South Sudan
Visa on arrival
Issued at the border when you land — nothing to apply for in advance
Rwanda passport holders do not need a visa in advance for South Sudan — a visa is issued on arrival at the border.
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay or fee for this route — check the official page before you travel.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Before you board
Check your passport's expiry date. We don't hold South Sudan's own validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay, some for three, some only for the length of your trip — and airlines refuse boarding on it. See the six-month passport rule, then confirm with the official sources.
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Getting a visa on arrival for South Sudan
What this usually involves for a visa on arrival — not a checklist researched for Rwanda passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 5 items
- Passport meeting the destination's validity rule (commonly six months beyond arrival)
- Completed arrival/VOA form (available on plane or at airport)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Cash for visa fee (check destination for accepted currencies)
Steps 4 steps
- Collect the Visa on Arrival form from the plane or airport counter
- Fill out the form and queue at the VOA desk
- Submit your documents and pay the visa fee
- Receive your visa stamp and proceed to immigration
About South Sudan
The world's newest country — vast Nile wetlands, the Boma migration, and resilient South Sudanese spirit
- Capital
- Juba
- Currency
- South Sudanese Pound (£)
- Language
- English
- Time zone
- EAT (UTC+3)
- Best time to visit
- November – April
Official sources
Always confirm with South Sudan's own government before you travel:
- South Sudan official visa information ↗ ssimigration.gov.ss
- South Sudan embassies & consulates ↗ mfa.gov.ss
Common questions
Do Rwanda citizens need a visa to visit South Sudan?
Rwanda passport holders do not need a visa in advance for South Sudan — a visa is issued on arrival at the border.
How long can Rwanda passport holders stay in South Sudan?
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route. Check South Sudan's official visa information before you travel.
How much does a South Sudan visa cost for Rwanda citizens?
Our data doesn't record the fee for this route. Fees change often — check South Sudan's official visa information before you apply.
How long does it take to get a South Sudan visa?
Processing time: Issued on arrival (typically 15–60 minutes).
How long must my passport be valid to enter South Sudan?
We don't hold South Sudan's own passport-validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay; some ask for less. Check before you travel.
Does South Sudan give visas to Rwanda citizens?
Yes — South Sudan issues Rwanda citizens a visa on arrival at the border or airport, so no embassy application is needed beforehand.
Where can Rwanda citizens find official South Sudan visa information?
On South Sudan's official site: https://www.ssimigration.gov.ss/visas