Dominican RepublicSouth Sudan: e-Visa

Dominican RepublicSouth Sudan

Do Dominican Republic passport holders need a visa for South Sudan?

e-Visa

Yes. Dominican Republic 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

Distance11,041 km, straight line (~13h 29m nonstop)

Visa-free access to South Sudan2 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near South Sudan

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

Other visa-free destinations for Dominican Republic passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Dominican Republic passport holders need a visa for South Sudan?

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

How far is South Sudan from Dominican Republic?

About 11,041 km in a straight line, roughly ~13h 29m 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 Dominican Republic passport holders visit without a visa instead of South Sudan?

Rwanda, Kenya, Burundi, Tanzania, Malawi, Comoros.

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 Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is an island country on the eastern part of the Caribbean island of Hispaniola in the Greater Antilles of the Caribbean Sea in the North Atlantic Ocean. It shares a maritime border with Puerto Rico to the east and a land border with Haiti to the west, occupying the eastern five-eighths of Hispaniola which, along with Saint Martin, is one of only two islands in the Caribbean shared by two sovereign states. In the Antilles, the country is the second-largest by area after Cuba at 48,671 square kilometers (18,792 sq mi) and the second most populous after Haiti with approximately 11.4 million people in 2024, of whom 3.6 million reside in the metropolitan area of Santo Domingo, the capital city.

CapitalSanto Domingo

RegionCaribbean

Population11.5M

Area48,671 km²

CurrencyDominican peso (1 USD ≈ 61.51 DOP)

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+1809, +1829, +1849

Drives on theright

TimezoneSanto Domingo (UTC-4)

Nearest airportLa Isabela International Airport (JBQ), 14 km

Emergency number911

UNESCO sites2

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$11,059 (2025)

Tourist arrivals2.7M (2020)

Climate in Santo Domingo

Warmest August, coolest March, driest December, sunniest May. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, December.

Monthly climate normals for Santo Domingo, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	28.7°C	21.4°C	44mm	324h
February	29.1°C	21.4°C	58mm	314h
March	28.1°C	20.8°C	66mm	351h
April	29.1°C	22.3°C	44mm	352h
May	29.7°C	23.6°C	57mm	375h
June	31.1°C	23.9°C	69mm	365h
July	31°C	24.2°C	161mm	347h
August	31.2°C	24.5°C	213mm	344h
September	30.4°C	23.8°C	127mm	303h
October	29.7°C	23.5°C	137mm	307h
November	28.2°C	22.5°C	233mm	275h
December	28.1°C	21.4°C	43mm	327h

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

The Dominican Republic is a Caribbean country that occupies the eastern half of the island of Hispaniola, which it shares with Haiti. Besides white sand beaches and mountain landscapes, the country is home to the oldest European city in the Americas, now part of Santo Domingo. Due to its Hispanic heritage, the Dominican Republic is called the Cradle of the Americas.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Colonial City of Santo Domingo
Iglesia de Las Mercedes

Upcoming public holidays

November 6, 2026Día de la Constitución

December 25, 2026Navidad

January 1, 2027Día de Año Nuevo

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

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