🇸🇸 South Sudan passport 🇳🇿 New Zealand
Visa required
Arrange it before you travel — usually through an embassy or consulate
Yes — South Sudan passport holders need a visa to enter New Zealand. It must be arranged in advance, usually at an embassy or consulate.
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay, fee or processing time for this route — check the official page before you apply.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Getting a visa for New Zealand
What this usually involves for a visa — not a checklist researched for South Sudan passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 9 items
- Completed visa application form
- Passport meeting the destination's validity and blank-page rules (commonly six months beyond arrival and two blank pages)
- 2 recent passport-sized photos
- Round-trip flight tickets
- Proof of accommodation (hotel booking)
- Bank statements (last 3 months)
- Travel insurance covering medical emergencies
- Proof of employment or business registration
- Cover letter stating purpose of visit
Steps 8 steps
- Contact the destination country's embassy or consulate in your country
- Download and fill out the visa application form
- Gather all required documents and make copies
- Book an appointment at the embassy/consulate
- Attend the appointment and submit your application
- Pay the visa fee
- Wait for processing — timelines vary widely by country and season
- Collect your passport with visa or receive by mail
Before you board for New Zealand
Beyond the visa itself, these are what travellers most often get turned away for:
- Passport validityValid for 3 months beyond intended departure
- Onward or return ticket Required
- Proof of funds RequiredNZD 1,000 per month of stay (or return ticket)
- Travel insurance Recommended
- Routine vaccines Recommended
- Yellow fever RequiredRequired if arriving from endemic countries
- NZeTA also covers the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL), which is NZD 100 per person — it tripled from NZD 35 on 1 October 2024, so budget for the current amount
- Maximum stay is 3 months at a time on the NZeTA visa waiver — 6 months on a UK passport
- Hard cap most people miss: you cannot spend more than 6 months in New Zealand in any 12-month period, however many separate trips you make
- Very strict biosecurity — declare all food, soil, outdoor equipment
Requirements can vary by nationality and change without notice — confirm with the official sources before you travel.
Official sources
Always confirm with New Zealand's own government before you travel:
- New Zealand official visa information ↗ immigration.govt.nz
- New Zealand embassies & consulates ↗ mfat.govt.nz
Keep going
About New Zealand
Middle-Earth on Earth — glaciers, fjords, geothermal wonders, and Māori culture
- Capital
- Wellington
- Currency
- New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
- Language
- English, Māori, NZ Sign Language
- Time zone
- NZST (UTC+12)
- Best time to visit
- December – February (summer), June – August (skiing)
Common questions
Do South Sudan citizens need a visa to visit New Zealand?
Yes — South Sudan passport holders need a visa to enter New Zealand. It must be arranged in advance, usually at an embassy or consulate.
How long can South Sudan passport holders stay in New Zealand?
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route. Check New Zealand's official visa information before you travel.
How much does a New Zealand visa cost for South Sudan citizens?
Our data doesn't record the fee for this route. Fees change often — check New Zealand's official visa information before you apply.
How long must my passport be valid to enter New Zealand?
Valid for 3 months beyond intended departure
Does New Zealand give visas to South Sudan citizens?
Yes — New Zealand issues visas to South Sudan citizens, usually through its embassies and consulates. Apply in advance before travelling.
Where can South Sudan citizens find official New Zealand visa information?
On New Zealand's official site: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/visa-factsheet/visitor-visa