GuamSouth Sudan: e-Visa

GuamSouth 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.

Guam 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

Distance12,368 km, straight line (~15h 3m nonstop)

Visa-free access to South Sudan2 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? South Sudan passport holders visiting Guam: 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 Guam?

About 12,368 km in a straight line, roughly ~15h 3m 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 Guam

Guam is an organized, unincorporated territory of the United States in the Micronesia subregion of the western Pacific Ocean. Guam's capital is Hagåtña, and the most populous village is Dededo. It is the westernmost point and territory of the United States, reckoned from the geographic center of the U.S. In Oceania, Guam is the largest and southernmost of the Mariana Islands and the largest island in Micronesia. As of September 2026, its population was 170,476. Chamorros are its largest ethnic group, but a minority on the multiethnic island. The territory spans 210 square miles and has a population density of 775 per square mile (299/km2).

CapitalAgana

RegionMicronesia

Population169K

Area549 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 USD)

LanguagesChamorro, English, Spanish

Calling code+1671

Drives on theright

TimezoneGuam (UTC+10)

Nearest airportAntonio B. Won Pat International Airport (GUM), 5 km

Emergency number911

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$41,833 (2022)

Tourist arrivals328K (2020)

Climate in Agana

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

Monthly climate normals for Agana, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	28.5°C	24.3°C	98mm	326h
February	28.5°C	24.2°C	134mm	299h
March	29.7°C	24.4°C	38mm	346h
April	30.2°C	24.9°C	66mm	356h
May	30.7°C	25.5°C	115mm	362h
June	30.7°C	25.4°C	120mm	356h
July	30.3°C	25°C	253mm	340h
August	30°C	24.8°C	426mm	302h
September	30°C	24.7°C	580mm	276h
October	29.5°C	24.6°C	520mm	260h
November	29.8°C	25.1°C	211mm	301h
December	29.3°C	25.3°C	150mm	317h

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

Guam is an island in the western Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to the Philippines. An unincorporated territory of the United States of America, Guam gets most of its visitors from East Asia, especially Japan.

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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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