Visa Requirements
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Official Requirement
Visa-free
for Tanzania citizens travelling to South Sudan
There is no general visa-free entry to South Sudan. All visitors are required to hold a valid visa, obtained either online or through a South Sudanese embassy, before travelling.
Last checked 5 months ago (19 April 2026)
We are not a government authority. Requirements change without notice. Always verify with the official consulate link before travel.
No visa needed for this trip
Tanzania passport holders can enter South Sudan for short visits without a visa. Check that your passport stays valid for the whole stay, carry proof of onward travel, and confirm the current entry conditions on the official source before you fly.
Official South Sudan entry requirements →
Juba
At a glance
Key facts for Tanzanian citizens visiting South Sudan
- Requirement
- Visa-free
- Official source
- Official source for this route →
Step by step
How Tanzanian citizens enter South Sudan
Check your passport is valid for the whole trip. Many countries also want it valid for a period beyond your departure date, so confirm the exact rule on the official page below.
Confirm the length of stay allowed, because visa-free entry is always capped and the cap is what a border officer checks.
Carry proof of onward or return travel and of where you are staying. Border officers ask for both, and an airline can refuse boarding without them.
Check the requirement again close to your departure date. This route was last checked on 19 April 2026, and rules change without notice.
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UK FCDO: Political and security situation The political and security situation remains unpredictable. Political tensions are high and the security situation across the country could deteriorate rapidly and unpredictably. If the unstable security situation deteriorates, routes into and out of South Sudan may be blocked. Juba airport may close or be inaccessible. Flights may be cancelled at short notice. Regional developments may also affect international transport. For example, in 2019 and 2023, events in
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Questions
What Tanzanian citizens ask about entering South Sudan
No. Tanzanian citizens can enter South Sudan without a visa for a short tourist or business visit. This was last checked on 19 April 2026.
A passport valid for the trip, proof of onward or return travel, and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for evidence that you can support yourself for the visit. Entry is always the officer's decision, whatever the paperwork says.
South Sudan uses SSP. Check the rate before you exchange anything at the airport, where the spread is usually widest.
Changes to this route
No changes recorded since the first check on 19 April 2026.
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