Destination guide

South Sudan visa requirements

For Ireland passport holders

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Entry requirements

Visa free / eVisa

For holders of a passport from

Do I need a visa to visit South Sudan with a Ireland passport?

eVisa

Key entry notes

  • Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
  • The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to South Sudan due to security concerns.

Data refreshed 06 Sep 2026

At a glance

Travel basics

Region
Middle Africa
Capital
Juba
Languages
English
Currency
SSP
Time zones
UTC+03:00
Borders
Central African RepublicVisa requiredDemocratic Republic of the CongoVisa free / eVisaEthiopiaVisa free / eVisaKenyaVisa free / eVisaSudanVisa requiredUgandaVisa free / eVisa
Area
619,745 km2
Population
11,892,934
Gini index
45.5