BelgiumSouth Sudan: e-Visa

BelgiumSouth Sudan

Do Belgium passport holders need a visa for South Sudan?

e-Visa

Yes. Belgium 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.

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 of2026-10-21

Distance5,706 km, straight line (~7h 13m nonstop)

Visa-free access to South Sudan2 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near South Sudan

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

Other visa-free destinations for Belgium passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Belgium passport holders need a visa for South Sudan?

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

How far is South Sudan from Belgium?

About 5,706 km in a straight line, roughly ~7h 13m 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 Belgium 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 Belgium

Belgium, officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Northwestern Europe. Situated in a coastal lowland region known as the Low Countries, it is bordered by the Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeast, France to the south, and the North Sea to the west. Belgium covers an area of 30,689 km2 (11,849 sq mi) and has a population of more than 11.8 million; its population density of 383/km2 (990/sq mi) ranks 22nd in the world and sixth in Europe. The capital and largest metropolitan region is Brussels; other major cities are Antwerp, Ghent, Charleroi, Liège, Bruges, Namur, and Leuven.

CapitalBrussels

RegionWestern Europe

Population11.9M

Area30,528 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesGerman, French, Dutch

Calling code+32

Drives on theright

TimezoneBrussels (UTC+2)

Nearest airportBrussels Airport (BRU), 11 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 102 / 112

UNESCO sites17

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$60,750 (2025)

Tourist arrivals2.6M (2020)

Climate in Brussels

Warmest August, coolest December, driest April, sunniest May. Best time to visit: August.

Monthly climate normals for Brussels, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	8°C	3°C	38mm	129h
February	9.8°C	4.2°C	140mm	140h
March	10.4°C	3.1°C	73mm	234h
April	17.6°C	6.2°C	16mm	341h
May	18.9°C	7.7°C	17mm	379h
June	21.6°C	12.8°C	68mm	356h
July	21.3°C	12.8°C	84mm	349h
August	25.4°C	16.2°C	47mm	364h
September	21.1°C	11.9°C	75mm	280h
October	14.1°C	8.9°C	93mm	159h
November	12.1°C	6.2°C	35mm	157h
December	7.5°C	3.2°C	79mm	108h

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

A low-lying country in the Benelux, Belgium sits at the crossroads of Western Europe. It marries the historical landmarks for which the continent is famous with spectacular modern architecture and rural idylls. Its capital, Brussels, is home to the headquarters of the European Union.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Belfries of Belgium and France
Béguinages in Flanders
Colonies of Benevolence
Funerary and memory sites of the First World War (Western Front)
Grand-Place
Historic Centre of Brugge
Major Mining Sites of Wallonia
Major Town Houses of the Architect Victor Horta
Marktplein (Sint-Lievens-Houtem)

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Allerheiligen

November 11, 2026Wapenstilstand

December 25, 2026Kerstdag

Full source list on About.

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 ≈ 5751.43 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

Full source list on About.