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South SudanSouth Sudan visa requirements for Burundi citizens (2026)
Visa on arrival. Burundi passport holders can get a visa on arrival in South Sudan. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
Visa on arrival, no advance application needed.
VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated
South Sudan entry requirements for Burundi citizens
- Requirement
- Visa on arrival
- Allowed stay
- Per visa terms
What to bring to South Sudan
- Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
- Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which)
- Return or onward ticket
- Hotel booking or host address
- Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)
South Sudan at a glance for travellers
- 5 of 198 passports can enter South Sudan without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
- The Burundi passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 44 destinations in our dataset.
Sources and last checked
| What | Official source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Official portal | South Sudan e-Visa | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO, South Sudan entry requirements | 22 Oct 2026 |
The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.
Frequently asked questions
Do Burundi citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Burundi passport holders can get a visa on arrival in South Sudan. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
What documents do Burundi passport holders need for South Sudan?
Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page; Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or host address; Passport photo (some border posts ask for one).
Do Burundi passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to South Sudan?
No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. The visa is issued at the border on arrival.