Czechia→South Sudan
Czechia to South Sudan
Do I need a visa for South Sudan?
You must have a visa to enter South Sudan; the Czech citizen travelling for tourism needs a physical visa obtained before departure. The visa is applied for through the official online portal and, once granted, its validity period varies by case.
This entry permission does not permit paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
Your ordinary Czech passport is required and must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A national identity card, a driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry on this route.
Are vaccinations required for South Sudan?
Vaccination is mandatory for entry to South Sudan.
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 must carry a notarised letter of parental consent.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is a condition of entry to South Sudan; you must have insurance cover before you travel.
Where do I get the visa?
The visa application is made through the official South Sudan application portal linked on this page; you obtain a physical visa once the application is granted. For consular help only, the nearest South Sudanese embassy to Czech citizens is in Ethiopia and its website is linked on this page.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to travel to South Sudan?
You must hold a physical South Sudan visa obtained before departure; the visa is applied for through the official online portal and is not issued on arrival.
How long must my passport be valid?
Your ordinary Czech passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you enter South Sudan.
Can I travel on a national ID card, driving licence or temporary passport?
A passport is the only accepted travel document for this route. A national identity card, a driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is a condition of entry to South Sudan; you must have cover before you travel.
Are any vaccines required?
Vaccination is mandatory for entry. The official sources state vaccination is required; check the official portal for which vaccines are needed before you apply.
What documents might border officials ask to see on arrival?
You may be asked at the border to show proof of sufficient funds for your stay, a return flight and a hotel booking; have printed or digital copies available for inspection.
What do children need to travel?
Minors under 18 must carry a notarised letter of parental consent when travelling to South Sudan.
Where do I apply for the South Sudan visa?
The South Sudan visa application is made through the official online portal linked on this page. Do not attempt to obtain the entry permission on arrival or through another route.
Is there a South Sudan embassy in Czechia where I can apply or get help?
The nearest South Sudanese embassy for consular help is in Ethiopia. The embassy website linked on this page is for consular assistance, not for applying for the visa.
Do I have to complete an arrival card or register on arrival?
No arrival registration or entry card is required for tourists on this route; you do not need to complete an arrival card on entry.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 5, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Apply before you travel
Apply before you book. Processing times vary, and a refusal cannot be appealed at the border.
Apply on the official site - 2Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- 3Get the required vaccinations
No mandatory vaccinations
- 4Carry proof of funds for your stay
Money for the Stay and Proof of Return Flight and Proof of Hotel Booking and Flight Back
- 5Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent with Notary
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Ethiopia — worth having if your documents are lost.
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Czechia embassy in Ethiopia