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Do Dutch citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Travel advice. Many governments advise against all or all but essential travel. Check your foreign ministry's travel advice before you plan anything.
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the embassy before you book.
Yes. Dutch citizens need a visa for South Sudan and should apply for an eVisa online before travel. The fee is US$100 (30 days).
US$100 for 30 days single entry, US$200 for 90 days multiple entry. Print the approval and carry it.
At a glance
- Visa required
- Yes
- Type
- eVisa
- Fee
- US$100 (30 days)
- Stay
- Set at entry
- Yellow fever
- Certificate required
- Arrive at
- JUB
How to get your South Sudan evisa
- Apply on the official government portal. Use only the government site; look-alike agency sites charge extra.
- Prepare a passport scan, a recent photo, your flight booking and first hotel address.
- Allow at least two weeks for approval, then print the eVisa or keep it on your phone.
Most African countries treat all EU passports the same way, but some do not (Mozambique and Rwanda, for example). This page uses the rule for the Netherlands.
Health requirements
Yellow fever. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all arriving travellers (usually from 9 months or 1 year of age).
Malaria. Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
Book a travel clinic visit 6 to 8 weeks before departure. Some vaccines, including yellow fever, must be given at least 10 days before you arrive.
Travel advice for Dutch travellers
Your own government publishes safety advice and emergency contacts for South Sudan. Check it before you book and register your trip if your country offers that service: Netherlands Worldwide (reisadvies).
More entry rules for your passport: all 54 countries, visa-free countries, eVisa countries and visa on arrival countries.
On arrival in South Sudan
- Capital
- Juba
- Currency
- South Sudanese pound (SSP)
- Languages
- English, Arabic
- Plugs
- Type C, D
- Best time
- December to March
- Airports
- Juba (JUB)
Frequently asked questions
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Yes. Dutch citizens need a visa for South Sudan and should apply for an eVisa online before travel. The fee is US$100 (30 days).
How long can Dutch citizens stay in South Sudan?
The permitted stay is set when your visa is issued. Check the date on it and do not overstay.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for South Sudan?
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all arriving travellers (usually from 9 months or 1 year of age).
How much does the South Sudan visa cost for Dutch passport holders?
The fee is US$100 (30 days). Pay only on the official government portal or at the border.
Which airports do flights to South Sudan arrive at?
Most international flights land at Juba (JUB).
Sources
- Netherlands Worldwide (reisadvies)
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
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