🇸🇸 South Sudan visa requirements for Samoan citizens
Samoan citizens need an e-visa for South Sudan, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for Samoa passport holders
Before traveling to South Sudan, Samoan citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official South Sudan government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
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 Samoan passport ranks #81 worldwide, opening 115 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (81 visa-free, 30 with a visa on arrival and 4 with an eTA). South Sudan is not among them — it is one of the 44 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The reverse trip is easier: South Sudanese citizens can enter Samoa visa on arrival.
Middle Africa is closed to spontaneous travel for Samoan passport holders: none of its 10 destinations can be entered without an application first.
About South Sudan
- Capital
- Juba
- Region
- Middle Africa
- Currency
- South Sudanese pound (£)
- Languages
- English
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Frequently asked questions
Do Samoan citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Samoan citizens need an e-visa for South Sudan, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Samoan citizens apply online for entry to South Sudan?
Yes. South Sudan offers an online e-visa for Samoa passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
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: e-Visa for Samoan 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.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.