Hungary→South Sudan
Hungary to South Sudan
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 need a letter of parental consent to travel to South Sudan.
What should I do before I travel?
You must obtain a physical visa in advance from a South Sudan embassy or consulate before you travel. South Sudan does not maintain an embassy in Hungary; the nearest South Sudanese embassy is in Egypt.
Check that your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your planned date of entry. Acceptable travel documents listed for this route include a passport, a national identity card, a driving licence and a temporary passport.
Vaccinations are not mandatory for entry. Authorities recommend tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap), polio, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, meningococcal disease, yellow fever, typhoid and rabies. Travel insurance is recommended but is not required to enter.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to go to South Sudan?
Hungarian citizens require a physical visa issued in advance to travel to South Sudan; you must obtain that visa from an embassy or consulate before you travel.
Where do I apply for the South Sudan visa if there is no embassy in Hungary?
You obtain the required South Sudan visa at an embassy or consulate; South Sudan does not maintain an embassy in Hungary so you should apply through the nearest South Sudanese mission (the nearest is in Egypt).
How long must my passport be valid for travel to South Sudan?
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry into South Sudan.
What travel documents does South Sudan accept?
Accepted travel documents for entry include a passport, a national identity card, a driving licence and a temporary passport; carry the document you will use to enter.
Do I need any vaccinations before travelling to South Sudan?
No vaccinations are mandatory for entering South Sudan, but the recommended vaccinations are tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap), polio, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, meningococcal disease, yellow fever, typhoid and rabies.
Do I have to buy travel insurance to enter South Sudan?
Travel insurance is recommended for travel to South Sudan, but it is not a condition of entry.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 14, 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.
- 3Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent
- Travel insurance
Not required upon entry, but medical treatment is paid for by travelers — it's advisable to have a policy covering medical expenses and repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Egypt — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Read our travel guides
Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
Open the guide
More about South Sudan
Africa
- Capital
- Juba
- Currency
- South Sudanese Pound (SSP)
- Known for
- National parks, Civil war history, Nile River
- Food
- Injera, Kisra, Ashara
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Hungary embassy in Egypt