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South Sudan Visa Requirements for Tanzania Citizens

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Tanzania passport holders do not need a visa to visit South Sudan.

Source: Passport Index dataset — not yet confirmed against an official source.

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What the South Sudan visa rules mean for Tanzania travellers

Tanzania citizens can enter South Sudan without a visa. You only need a valid Tanzania passport at the border; immigration officers may still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay.

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Whatever your visa status, South Sudan applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: The UK Foreign Office tells British nationals that to enter South Sudan their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the day they arrive and at least 2 blank pages.
  • Vaccinations: Yellow fever: WHO's country list says proof of vaccination against yellow fever is required for all travellers aged 9 months or over.
  • Vaccinations: Malaria prophylaxis: Not an entry requirement. WHO's country list says malaria risk, predominantly P. falciparum, exists throughout the year in the entire country.
  • Travel insurance: No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for South Sudan. The UK Foreign Office says health facilities are extremely limited throughout the country and many medical problems need evacuation…

South Sudan entry rules compared

South Sudan lets 1 passport in without a visa, issues eVisas to 197. Overall the Tanzania passport ranks #113 in the world with 44 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Africa? With a Tanzania passport you can also visit 16 countries in the region without a visa, including Angola, Benin, Botswana, Kenya, Lesotho, Mauritius, Malawi and Mozambique.

In the other direction, South Sudan citizens can visit Tanzania visa-free.

Flag of South SudanEntry requirements for South Sudan

Passport validity

6 months

The UK Foreign Office tells British nationals that to enter South Sudan their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the day they arrive and at least 2 blank pages.

UK FCDO travel advice — South Sudan entry requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Travel insurance

No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for South Sudan. The UK Foreign Office says health facilities are extremely limited throughout the country and many medical problems need evacuation to Nairobi or Kampala, and advises adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds for treatment, evacuation and repatriation.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — South Sudan travel advice: health✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for South Sudan?

Tanzania passport holders do not need a visa to visit South Sudan.

How long can Tanzania citizens stay in South Sudan?

There is no fixed limit on the length of stay, though long stays usually require registering your residence.

How long must my passport be valid to enter South Sudan?

The UK Foreign Office tells British nationals that to enter South Sudan their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the day they arrive and at least 2 blank pages.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0); this answer comes from the Passport Index dataset (MIT). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.

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