South Sudan entry requirements for Australian passport holders (2026): visa and passport validity
Visa (Smartraveller): Read the official visa text below
Passport validity (Smartraveller): No country-specific rule: general advice only
Official source: Smartraveller (Australian Government) – South Sudan travel advice, section “Travel” · page updated 22 May 2026, still current at 17 October 2026 (Australian time) · checked on 17 October 2026 · Content from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Smartraveller website - www.smartraveller.gov.au, licensed under CC BY 4.0 (copyright notice). Changes: we quote excerpts unchanged and leave out some general notes; the short summaries are ours.
Whether Australians need a visa for South Sudan and how long an Australian passport must be valid, as published by Smartraveller, the Australian Government's travel advice service, quoted word for word with the date of the official page.
Other passports: British passport · Canadian passport
Do Australians need a visa for South Sudan?
We quote the official text word for word and do not summarise it. The first official sentence does not match a wording we summarise.
Official text, “Visas and border measures”:
Each country or territory decides its own entry and exit rules, including health border screening measures. To find out what you need to enter a destination, ask their embassy, consulate or immigration office.
Visa requirements
If, despite our advice, you plan to travel to South Sudan, you need to get a visa issued in advance. You won't be allowed to enter the country without one. Check Department of e-Visa and Immigration Services to get a visa.
Entry and exit conditions can change at short notice. Make sure to keep all travel documentation up to date. Contact the nearest South Sudanese embassy or consulate for details about visas, currency and customs. To extend your visa, contact the Ministry of the Interior in person or email: info@mol.gov.ss.
ID and travel documents
Ensure your ID and travel documents and those of your travelling family members are up to date and kept securely. This includes passports.
There may be significant delays in obtaining records locally, including certificates of birth, death or marriage. There are limited postal services and internet outside of Juba and limited courier services. Allow sufficient time when trying to obtain records locally or for processing travel documentation, including visas.
Border measures
The airport at Juba and all land border points can close with little or no warning. Plan sufficient travel time and check your flight status before leaving for the airport. Juba Airport is closed after dark.
Check with your security provider for up-to-date information and security assessments on entry points to South Sudan.
Yellow fever vaccination
You'll need a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter South Sudan. Some airlines may want to see one when you leave.
Find out about returning to Australia after exposure to yellow fever.
More information:
- Countries with a risk of yellow fever
Ebola
Arriving travellers may be screened at Juba International Airport and some land entry points to South Sudan.
Official source: Smartraveller (Australian Government) – South Sudan travel advice, section “Visas and border measures” · page updated 22 May 2026, still current at 17 October 2026 (Australian time) · checked on 17 October 2026 · Content from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Smartraveller website - www.smartraveller.gov.au, licensed under CC BY 4.0 (copyright notice). Changes: we quote excerpts unchanged and leave out some general notes; the short summaries are ours.
How long must my Australian passport be valid for South Sudan?
In its “Travel” section, Smartraveller gives no passport validity period specific to South Sudan.
The official “Passport” text below is Smartraveller's general advice, the same on every destination page. Check the rule with the embassy of the country and with your airline before you travel.
Official text, “Passport”:
Validity
Many countries require your passport to be valid for at least 6 months before entering or departing. This includes for transit.
If your passport expires too soon, you might not be able to travel.
The Australian Government doesn’t make these rules. Check your passport’s expiry date before you go. If you’re not sure, it’s a good idea to get a new passport.
South Sudan requires you to have at least five blank pages in your passport on arrival.
The same section also has Smartraveller's general notes (“Lost or stolen passport”, “Passport with ‘X’ gender identifier”), the same on every destination page: read them on the official page.
Official source: Smartraveller (Australian Government) – South Sudan travel advice, section “Passport” · page updated 22 May 2026, still current at 17 October 2026 (Australian time) · checked on 17 October 2026 · Content from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Smartraveller website - www.smartraveller.gov.au, licensed under CC BY 4.0 (copyright notice). Changes: we quote excerpts unchanged and leave out some general notes; the short summaries are ours.
For Australian passport holders. These rules are published by Smartraveller, the Australian Government's travel advice service (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade), for Australian citizens. Before You Fly is an independent site: it is not an Australian Government site and is not endorsed by DFAT. The airline and the border officials of the destination decide whether you can travel or enter: this site is information, not legal advice. British passport? See the UK (FCDO) rules.
Read the full official travel advice for South Sudan (safety, health, local laws) before you travel.
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