DenmarkSouth Sudan: e-Visa

DenmarkSouth Sudan

Do Denmark passport holders need a visa for South Sudan?

e-Visa

Yes. Denmark 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 of2026-10-19

Distance5,900 km, straight line (~7h 26m nonstop)

Visa-free access to South Sudan2 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near South Sudan

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

Other visa-free destinations for Denmark passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Denmark passport holders need a visa for South Sudan?

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

How far is South Sudan from Denmark?

About 5,900 km in a straight line, roughly ~7h 26m 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 Denmark 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 Denmark

Denmark is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It is the metropole and most populous constituent of the Kingdom of Denmark, also known as the Danish Realm, a constitutionally unitary state that includes the autonomous territories of the Faroe Islands and Greenland in the north Atlantic Ocean. Metropolitan Denmark, also called "continental Denmark" or "Denmark proper", consists of the northern Jutland peninsula and an archipelago of 406 islands. It is the southernmost of the Scandinavian countries, lying southwest of Sweden, south of Norway, and north of Germany, with which it shares a short border. Metropolitan Denmark is situated between the North Sea to the west and the Baltic Sea to the east.

CapitalCopenhagen

RegionNorthern Europe

Population6M

Area43,094 km²

CurrencyDanish krone (1 USD ≈ 6.64 DKK)

LanguagesDanish

Calling code+45

Drives on theright

TimezoneCopenhagen (UTC+2)

Nearest airportCopenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH), 9 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites10

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$76,970 (2025)

Tourist arrivals15.6M (2020)

Climate in Copenhagen

Warmest August, coolest February, driest April, sunniest June. Best time to visit: August.

Monthly climate normals for Copenhagen, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	6.8°C	3.4°C	65mm	83h
February	6.6°C	3°C	82mm	126h
March	7.1°C	2.3°C	26mm	249h
April	11.2°C	4.5°C	24mm	339h
May	13.9°C	7.2°C	37mm	381h
June	20.1°C	13.6°C	66mm	397h
July	18.5°C	13.2°C	63mm	361h
August	22°C	15.8°C	47mm	348h
September	18.2°C	12.5°C	56mm	274h
October	13°C	9.5°C	78mm	181h
November	9.9°C	6.9°C	25mm	107h
December	5.9°C	3.7°C	64mm	31h

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

Denmark is the smallest of the Nordic countries in terms of landmass. Once the seat of Viking raiders and later a major north European naval power, the Kingdom of Denmark is the oldest kingdom in the world still in existence, but has evolved into a democratic, modern, and prosperous nation.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Jelling Heritage Site
Kronborg Castle
Moravian Church Settlements
Par force hunting landscape in North Zealand
Q1517331
Roskilde Cathedral
Stevns Klint
The Bony Fish Fossils of the Western Limfjord – Evolution and Climate Adaptation in the Earliest Eocene
Viking Age Ring Fortresses
Wadden Sea

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Juledag / 1. juledag

December 26, 20262. juledag

January 1, 2027Nytårsdag

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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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