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Uganda passport to South Sudan
Yes — Uganda passport holders can visit South Sudan without a visa.
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 — Uganda is one of them.
- Uganda passports get “Visa free” at 34 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: South Sudan passports also enter Uganda without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to South Sudan
Open to Uganda passports near South Sudan
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Direct flights
UgandaSouth Sudan- Typical duration
- 1.2 hours
- From
- EBB
- To
- JUB
Airlines Northern Dene Airways
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.
Uganda
Country profile
Capital
Kampala
Population
45.9 million
Area
236,040 km²
Currency
Ugandan shilling UGX
Languages
English, Swahili
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
2.1 million · 2024
Migrant share
4.1%
Ethnic groups · 2014
- other32.1%
- Baganda16.5%
- Banyankole9.6%
- Basoga8.8%
- Bakiga7.1%
- Iteso7%
- Other18.9%
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
—
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
Uganda · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Uganda passport need a visa for South Sudan?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. 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 Uganda?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.