American SamoaSouth Sudan: e-Visa

American SamoaSouth Sudan

Do United States passport holders need a visa for South Sudan?

e-Visa

Yes. United States passport holders need a visa for South Sudan, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

American Samoa does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a United States passport. See the United States passport.

Source: evisa.gov.ss (checked September 3, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance17,358 km, straight line (~20h 55m nonstop)

Visa-free access to South Sudan2 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? South Sudan passport holders visiting American Samoa: Visa required.

Visa-free alternatives near South Sudan

United States passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for United States passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do United States passport holders need a visa for South Sudan?

Yes. United States passport holders need a visa for South Sudan, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How far is South Sudan from American Samoa?

About 17,358 km in a straight line, roughly ~20h 55m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in South Sudan?

South Sudanese pound (SSP).

What is the emergency number in South Sudan?

911.

What time zone is South Sudan in?

Juba (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Juba?

Juba International Airport (JUB), about 2 km away.

How many countries can enter South Sudan without a visa?

2 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter South Sudan visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can United States passport holders visit without a visa instead of South Sudan?

Rwanda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Burundi, Tanzania, Malawi.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About American Samoa

American Samoa is a self-governing, unincorporated and unorganized territory of the United States located in the south Pacific Ocean, within the Polynesia subregion of Oceania. It is 40 miles (64 km) southeast of the island country of Samoa, east of the International Date Line and the French territory of Wallis and Futuna, west of the Cook Islands, north of Tonga, and some 310 miles (500 km) south of Tokelau. American Samoa is the southernmost territory of the United States, situated 2,200 miles (3,500 km) southwest of the U.S. state of Hawaii, and one of two U.S. territories south of the Equator, along with the uninhabited Jarvis Island.

CapitalPago Pago

RegionPolynesia

Population46K

Area199 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 USD)

LanguagesEnglish, Samoan

Calling code+1684

Drives on theright

TimezoneApia (UTC+13)

Nearest airportPago Pago International Airport (PPG), 6 km

Emergency number911

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$18,017 (2022)

Tourist arrivals900 (2020)

Climate in Pago Pago

Warmest March, coolest September, driest March, sunniest March. Best time to visit: March, April, May, July, August, September, October.

Monthly climate normals for Pago Pago, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	27°C	24.8°C	482mm	288h
February	26.9°C	24.6°C	810mm	238h
March	27.5°C	25.1°C	124mm	346h
April	27.6°C	25.1°C	308mm	291h
May	27.5°C	25.2°C	158mm	329h
June	26.5°C	24.5°C	399mm	283h
July	26.1°C	24.3°C	181mm	317h
August	26°C	24.2°C	156mm	335h
September	25.9°C	24.1°C	188mm	317h
October	26.2°C	24.1°C	274mm	323h
November	26.5°C	24.2°C	381mm	319h
December	26.8°C	24.2°C	703mm	291h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

American Samoa is a U.S. territory in the South Pacific Ocean that lies about 100 km (60 mi) east of its neighboring country of Samoa, which is part of the same archipelago. American Samoa consists of five main islands and two coral atolls; the largest and most populous island is Tutuila, with the Manuʻa Islands, Rose Atoll and Swains Island also included in the territory.

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About South Sudan

South Sudan, officially the Republic of South Sudan, is a landlocked country in East Africa. It is bordered by Sudan to the north, Ethiopia to the east, Kenya to the southeast, Uganda to the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the southwest, and the Central African Republic to the west. South Sudan's diverse landscape includes vast plains and plateaus, dry and tropical savannahs, inland floodplains, and forested mountains. The Nile River system is the defining physical feature of the country, running south to north across its center, which is dominated by a large swamp known as the Sudd. South Sudan has an estimated population of just over 12.7 million in 2024. Juba is the capital and largest city.

CapitalJuba

RegionMiddle Africa

Population12.2M

Area619,745 km²

CurrencySouth Sudanese pound (1 USD ≈ 5788.73 SSP)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+211

Drives on theright

TimezoneJuba (UTC+2)

Nearest airportJuba International Airport (JUB), 2 km

Emergency number911

UNESCO sites1

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$1,080 (2015)

Climate in Juba

Warmest March, coolest August, driest December, sunniest January. Best time to visit: September, November.

Monthly climate normals for Juba, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	36.2°C	22.4°C	5mm	348h
February	37.6°C	24.3°C	3mm	328h
March	38.5°C	26.3°C	11mm	334h
April	37°C	25.4°C	46mm	307h
May	33.8°C	23.8°C	109mm	324h
June	31.8°C	22.8°C	83mm	330h
July	30.9°C	22°C	115mm	322h
August	30.3°C	21.7°C	124mm	330h
September	31.9°C	21.9°C	53mm	329h
October	32.1°C	22°C	134mm	312h
November	33.9°C	22.2°C	39mm	310h
December	36.8°C	21.8°C	0mm	348h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

South Sudan is a country in Central Africa. The world’s youngest country, it was a part of Sudan until it gained its independence on 9 July 2011, following years of civil war and a referendum.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Boma-Badingilo Migratory Landscape

Upcoming public holidays

December 24, 2026Christmas Eve

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026Second Day of Christmas

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