🇸🇸 South Sudan visa requirements for Burundian citizens
Burundian citizens can get a visa on arrival when entering South Sudan — no embassy visit needed beforehand.
Entry rules for Burundi passport holders
Burundian travelers can obtain their visa directly at the border or airport when arriving in South Sudan. Bring a passport with at least six months' validity, passport photos, and the visa fee (often payable only in cash). Lines can be long at peak times, so check whether South Sudan also offers an e-visa to skip the queue.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official South Sudan immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Burundian passport ranks #175 worldwide, opening 47 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (18 visa-free, 28 with a visa on arrival and 1 with an eTA). South Sudan is one of them.
In the other direction, South Sudanese citizens traveling to Burundi face a different rule: visa-free · 90 days.
Across Middle Africa as a whole, 3 of 10 destinations are open to Burundian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About South Sudan
- Capital
- Juba
- Region
- Middle Africa
- Currency
- South Sudanese pound (£)
- Languages
- English
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Frequently asked questions
Do Burundian citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Burundian citizens can get a visa on arrival when entering South Sudan — no embassy visit needed beforehand.
What currency is used in South Sudan?
The currency in South Sudan is the South Sudanese pound (£). The capital city is Juba.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa on arrival for Burundian citizens traveling to South Sudan. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the South Sudan embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Africa for Burundian passport holders
Going the other way? Burundi visa requirements for South Sudanese citizens →
Source data last updated 2025-01-12.