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South Sudan visa for Bangladeshis

SECURITY WARNING: the UK government (FCDO, last updated 25 August 2026) advises against all travel to South Sudan because of armed violence and criminality; Juba airport may close at short notice and consular help is severely limited. For entry, UK advice says a visa is required and can be applied for online through the e-visa portal evisa.gov.ss or through a South Sudanese embassy. The portal states that applicants pay by card and can download the e-visa PDF within 72 hours, but it did not show fee amounts, so fees and the document list are marked for confirmation. Last checked 6 November 2026.

Quick answer: Security advisory: UK FCDO advises against all travel to South Sudan (armed violence, criminality). Juba airport may close; consular help severely limited.. Visa needed?: Yes: 'You must have a visa to enter or travel through South Sudan' (UK advice). Bangladesh-specific rule not seen on an official page.. Confirm before you pay.

Official source checkedLast checked: 6 November 2026Online e-visa (evisa.gov.ss); do not travel
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SECURITY ADVISORY

UK FCDO advises against all travel to South Sudan (armed violence, criminality). Juba airport may close; consular help severely limited.

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VISA NEEDED?

Yes: 'You must have a visa to enter or travel through South Sudan' (UK advice). Bangladesh-specific rule not seen on an official page.

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WHERE TO APPLY

Online at evisa.gov.ss (UK advice and portal) or through a South Sudanese embassy. Extensions in person at the Ministry of the Interior, Juba.

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FEE

Portal says payment is by credit/debit card but did not show amounts. Third-party USD figures conflict. Confirm with our office.

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PROCESSING TIME

Portal states the e-visa PDF can be downloaded within 72 hours.

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STAY

Not confirmed from an official page.

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PASSPORT VALIDITY

At least 6 months after arrival and at least two blank pages (UK advice).

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YELLOW FEVER

Certificate required; security services have detained and expelled travellers at Juba airport over vaccine certificates, visas and permits (UK advice).

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POLICE REGISTRATION

Register at a local police station if staying five days or more (UK advice).

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HEALTH SCREENING

Expect temperature checks and travel history questions at land borders and possibly a health declaration form on leaving Juba (UK advice).

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FUNDS AND TICKET

Not stated on the pages we read.

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INSURANCE

Travelling against FCDO advice may invalidate travel insurance.

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Security warning

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  • The UK government advises against all travel to South Sudan. Political tensions are high, routes may be blocked, flights may be cancelled at short notice and in-person consular help is not available. Travel Counsellor Ltd. does not recommend travel against official advice.

How to apply

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  • Apply online on the official portal evisa.gov.ss, pay by credit or debit card, and download the e-visa PDF; the officer verifies the visa and your travel documents at the port of entry. The e-visa is linked to the passport you enter, so apply and travel with the same passport. A related government service site is immigration.eservices.gov.ss. Use official addresses only and avoid look-alike sites.

Processing time

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  • The portal states you can download the e-visa PDF within 72 hours. Plan earlier, as decisions rest with the authority.

Total cost

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  • Government fee: the portal did not show amounts on the page we read. Third-party sites quote conflicting USD figures. Travel Counsellor Ltd. service charges, if any, are quoted separately in BDT by our office.

Where to apply: receiving authority

South Sudan e-visa portal (online)

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Address: Online only; Department of E-Visa and Immigration Services

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Email: Confirm with our office

Hours: Online, 24 hours

Website: evisa.gov.ss

Pay by card and download the e-visa PDF within 72 hours (portal). UK advice also mentions South Sudanese embassies.

Offices, hours and appointment rules change. Check the official website or ask us before you go.

Document checklist

Documents change by visa type and profile. Our counsellor confirms your exact list.

Core documents (all applicants)

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  • Passport valid at least 6 months after arrival with two blank pages
  • Online e-visa application on evisa.gov.ss with passport scan and photo
  • Card payment of the e-visa fee
  • Printed e-visa PDF
  • Yellow fever certificate
  • Return ticket, accommodation or invitation details (genuine only; confirm exact list on portal)

Employed applicants (supporting)

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  • Job letter, NOC and bank statement

Business owners (supporting)

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  • Trade licence, bank statement and business invitation

Students (supporting)

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  • Institution letter and sponsor bank statement

Children (supporting)

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  • Birth certificate and parent consent letter as a precaution

Things to watch

  • Serious security advisory: UK FCDO advises against all travel to South Sudan.
  • Fee and full document list not confirmed from an official page; avoid unofficial agents.
  • Travel Counsellor Ltd. is a private consultancy, not an embassy. Decisions rest with South Sudanese authorities.
  • No approval is guaranteed and fees can change.

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to travel to South Sudan?

The UK FCDO advises against all travel to South Sudan. Check your own government's advice and insurance.

Can I apply online?

Yes. UK advice and the official portal describe an e-visa at evisa.gov.ss, downloadable within 72 hours.

How much is the South Sudan visa?

We could not confirm an official fee from the portal pages. Ask our office.

Is approval guaranteed?

No. South Sudanese authorities decide, and rules can change.