Ukraine→South Sudan
Ukraine to South Sudan
Can children travel on this route?
If you are under 18, carry a notarised letter of parental consent with you.
What should I do before I travel?
Before you travel, apply online for an electronic visa (e-visa) for South Sudan; the e-visa is the required permission and must be obtained in advance. The e-visa is processed through diplomatic channels and is obtained at an embassy or consulate.
Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry. A passport is the accepted travel document for this route.
There is no South Sudan embassy in Ukraine; the nearest South Sudan diplomatic mission is in Ethiopia. Travel insurance is recommended but is not a condition of entry.
What happens at the border?
On arrival, you must present your passport and your e-visa. Border officers may ask to see proof of sufficient funds for your stay, proof of a return flight, and proof of a hotel booking.
No arrival registration or entry card is required on arrival to South Sudan.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to travel to South Sudan?
Yes. A visa is required for Ukrainian citizens travelling to South Sudan; you must apply for an electronic visa (e-visa) online in advance.
What kind of permission do I need before I go?
You must apply for an electronic visa (e-visa) online in advance; the e-visa is the permission required for entry to South Sudan.
How long does my passport need to be valid for entry?
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry into South Sudan; a passport is the accepted travel document.
What documents might immigration ask me for at arrival?
You may be asked at the border to show proof of sufficient funds for your stay, proof of a return flight, and proof of a hotel booking.
What do minors need to travel to South Sudan?
Travellers under 18 need a notarised letter of parental consent to travel to South Sudan.
Is there a South Sudan embassy in Ukraine?
There is no South Sudanese embassy in Ukraine; the nearest South Sudan embassy is in Ethiopia.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 6, 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
- 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: Ethiopia — 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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Ukraine embassy in Ethiopia