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South Sudan passport to Ireland

South Sudan passport holders need a visa for Ireland, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.

Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source

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Key facts

  • Ireland lets 78 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — South Sudan is not one of them.
  • South Sudan passports get “Visa required” at 107 of 198 destinations.
  • In the other direction, Ireland passports get “eVisa” in 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.

Visa site

Flight corridor

Connection likely

South SudanSouth SudanIrelandIreland
Typical duration
10.5 hours
From
JUB · MAK · WUU
To
DUB · ORK · SNN

Usual hubs

  • United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates · 14 hours
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Duration 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.

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.

Ireland

Country profile

Capital

Dublin

Population

5.5 million

Area

70,280 km²

Currency

Euro EUR

Languages

English, Irish

Time zone

UTC+00:00

Foreign-born

1.2 million · 2024

Migrant share

23.1%

Ethnic groups · 2022

  • Irish76.6%
  • other White9.9%
  • Asian3.3%
  • unspecified2.6%
  • other2%
  • Black1.5%
  • Other0.6%

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

Type G

Mains

230 V · 50 Hz

Driving

Left

Emergency

Police 999 · Ambulance 112

Dialing code

+353

Airports

DUB · ORK · SNN · NOC

Highlights

  • Giant's Causeway
  • Cliffs of Moher
  • Trinity College

South Sudan · Visa required

FAQ

Does a South Sudan passport need a visa for Ireland?

On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. 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 Ireland immigration or a mission.

Passport validity and blank pages?

Ireland typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Ireland mission.

What about a Ireland passport entering South Sudan?

The reverse result is “eVisa”.

How do you apply for Ireland as a visitor?

Visitor visa / visa-free:Usually up to 90 days。Visa nationals use AVATS; visa-free stays are set at the border.

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