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Eritrea passport to South Sudan
Eritrea passport holders need an eVisa for South Sudan, applied for online before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- South Sudan lets 5 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Eritrea is not one of them.
- Eritrea passports get “eVisa” at 58 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, South Sudan passports get “Visa required” in Eritrea.
Nearby passports travelling to South Sudan
Open to Eritrea passports near South Sudan
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
EritreaSouth Sudan- Typical duration
- 2.2 hours
- From
- ASM
- To
- JUB
Airlines Nasair
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Eritrea
Country profile
Capital
Asmara
Population
3.6 million
Area
121,320 km²
Currency
Eritrean nakfa ERN
Languages
Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
12,512 · 2024
Migrant share
0.4%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Tigrinya50%
- Tigre30%
- Saho4%
- Afar4%
- Kunama4%
- Bilen3%
- Other5%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
South Sudan
Country profile
Capital
Juba
Population
15.8 million
Area
644,329 km²
Currency
South Sudanese pound SSP
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
914,001 · 2024
Migrant share
7.7%
Ethnic groups · 2011
- Dinka approximately37.5%
- Nuer approximately15%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
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Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+211
Airports
JUB · MAK · WUU
Highlights
- White Nile
- Bandingilo
- St. Theresa Cathedral
Eritrea · eVisa
FAQ
Does a Eritrea passport need a visa for South Sudan?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “eVisa”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check South Sudan immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
South Sudan typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a South Sudan mission.
What about a South Sudan passport entering Eritrea?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.