🇸🇸 South Sudan passport 🇷🇺 Russia
Visa required
Arrange it before you travel — usually through an embassy or consulate
Yes — South Sudan passport holders need a visa to enter Russia. 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.
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Getting a visa for Russia
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 Russia
Beyond the visa itself, these are what travellers most often get turned away for:
- Passport validityValid for at least 6 months
- Onward or return ticket Required
- Proof of funds Required
- Travel insurance RequiredMedical insurance required to obtain visa
- Routine vaccines Recommended
- Most Western countries currently advise against travel to Russia
- Registration with local authorities required within 7 working days
- Tourist visa required for most nationalities; e-Visa available for some
- Travel insurance with coverage for Russia required for visa application
Requirements can vary by nationality and change without notice — confirm with the official sources before you travel.
Official sources
Always confirm with Russia's own government before you travel:
- Russia official visa information ↗ evisa.kdmid.ru
- Russia embassies & consulates ↗ mid.ru
Keep going
About Russia
Tsars, the Bolshoi, Red Square, Lake Baikal, and the vast Trans-Siberian wilderness
- Capital
- Moscow
- Currency
- Russian Ruble (RUB)
- Language
- Russian
- Time zone
- MSK (UTC+3)
- Best time to visit
- May – September (Moscow/St. Petersburg), December – March (Siberia)
Common questions
Do South Sudan citizens need a visa to visit Russia?
Yes — South Sudan passport holders need a visa to enter Russia. It must be arranged in advance, usually at an embassy or consulate.
How long can South Sudan passport holders stay in Russia?
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route. Check Russia's official visa information before you travel.
How much does a Russia visa cost for South Sudan citizens?
Our data doesn't record the fee for this route. Fees change often — check Russia's official visa information before you apply.
How long must my passport be valid to enter Russia?
Valid for at least 6 months
Does Russia give visas to South Sudan citizens?
Yes — Russia issues visas to South Sudan citizens, usually through its embassies and consulates. Apply in advance before travelling.
Where can South Sudan citizens find official Russia visa information?
On Russia's official site: https://evisa.kdmid.ru