Poland→South Sudan
Poland to South Sudan
Do I need a visa for South Sudan?
Polish citizens need a visa to enter South Sudan for tourism, and the visa must be obtained online in advance. The permission takes the form of an electronic visa (e‑visa) and it must be approved before you travel; it is not issued at the border. This entry permission does not permit paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
Your biometric passport is the only accepted travel document for this route; it must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. A national identity card, a driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry to South Sudan.
Are vaccinations required for South Sudan?
Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for entry to South Sudan; you should carry the original yellow fever certificate. Additional vaccines are recommended (for example hepatitis A and B, tetanus, polio and rabies) but these are separate recommendations, not entry requirements.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
The e‑visa must be applied for online before travel; the official sources state the visa is available through the e‑visa system. Information on extensions or penalties for overstaying is not provided here.
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 do not need any special documents beyond the passport required for adults; no separate parental consent or notarised permission is listed for this route.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel and medical insurance is recommended and you should take out comprehensive cover including medical evacuation. Insurance is not listed as a condition of entry for this route.
Where do I get the visa?
You must apply through the official South Sudan e‑visa portal; when approved you will hold an electronic visa (e‑visa). There is no in‑person application at an embassy or at the border for this permission. South Sudan does not maintain an embassy in Poland; the nearest South Sudanese embassy named in official guidance is in Nigeria.
Frequently asked questions
Do I get the visa on arrival?
You apply for the South Sudanese entry permission through the official e‑visa portal; the e‑visa must be approved before you travel — it is not issued at the border.
Can I use my national ID, driving licence or a temporary passport?
Your ordinary biometric passport is the only travel document accepted. A national identity card, driving licence and temporary passport are not accepted for entry to South Sudan.
Is any vaccination required?
South Sudan requires a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate for entry. Carry the original certificate with you for inspection at check‑in and on arrival.
Do I need to show proof of funds or bank statements?
The official sources say you will not be asked to show proof of funds for this route. You do not need to prepare bank statements or cash to meet an entry funds check.
What documents do children need?
Under‑18 travellers need no extra documents beyond the passport required for adults; there is no separate parental consent document listed for this route.
How long must my passport be valid?
Your passport must be a biometric passport and valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you enter South Sudan. If your passport does not meet that rule you may be refused boarding or entry.
Where and how do I apply for the permission to enter?
You apply online through the official South Sudan e‑visa portal; when approved you hold an electronic visa (e‑visa). There is no in‑person application at an embassy or at the border for this permission.
Is there a South Sudanese embassy in Poland I can contact?
South Sudan does not keep an embassy in Poland. If you need consular assistance, the nearest South Sudanese embassy is in Nigeria. EU consular assistance from another member‑state’s mission is a possibility if needed.
Do I need to register on arrival or fill in an arrival card?
No arrival registration or paper entry card is required for this route according to official guidance; you do not have to complete an arrival registration form on arrival.
Are there other recommended vaccinations?
The official guidance lists recommended additional vaccines (for example hepatitis A and B, tetanus, polio and rabies). These are recommendations separate from the mandatory yellow fever vaccination.
Is there an online portal I must use?
Because the e‑visa must be granted before travel, make your application through the official portal well before departure. The portal is the official channel named in government guidance.
What if my passport is damaged or nearly full?
If your passport is damaged or otherwise unreadable you risk being refused boarding or entry; carry a good‑condition biometric passport that complies with the six‑month validity rule.
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
Yellow Fever
- Travel insurance
Not required to enter, but treatment is charged to visitors — worth a policy that covers repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Nigeria — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Read our travel guides
Local know-how, seasons and etiquette — the things a border does not check but a trip depends on.
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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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