South Sudan passport → Egypt

Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Visa on arrival30 days

South Sudanese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Egypt for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

Apply on the official site: visa2egypt.gov.eg

What this means for your trip

Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.

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Egypt at a glance

Capital: Cairo
Currency: Egyptian pound (EGP)
Languages: Arabic
Calling code: +20
Region: Northern Africa

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Egypt for other passports

South SudanVisa on arrival30 days
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa on arrival30 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa on arrival30 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa on arrival30 days
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Northern Africa for South Sudanese passport holders

AlgeriaVisa required
LibyaVisa required
MoroccoVisa required
SudanVisa required
TunisiaVisa required

Common questions

Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Egypt?

South Sudanese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Egypt for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

How long can South Sudanese citizens stay in Egypt?

Up to 30 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

How many countries can South Sudanese citizens visit without a visa?

42 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Sudan passport ranks #84 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.