Data verified
Philippines passport holders: Single entry for South Sudan. Fee: USD 100 (~USD 100). Processing: 4-12 weeks. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Embassy-only visa. NO eVisa. Apply via South Sudan Embassy via Tokyo. Fee: USD 100 (~PHP 6,100). Travel STRONGLY DISCOURAGED — civil war, ethnic violence. DFA Level 4 advisory. Yellow Fever MANDATORY.
Visa types: Tourist Visa (extremely rare); Business Visa (oil/NGO); Work Visa (UN/humanitarian); Student (rare); Family; Transit; Diplomatic.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 60 days from issue. Max Stay: 30-60 days.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months, 2 blank pages); Application form; 2 photos; Return ticket; Hotel booking + sponsor letter; Bank statement (USD 100/day); Yellow Fever certificate (MANDATORY); Polio + Cholera + Meningitis vaccines recommended; Travel insurance covering conflict zone; PSA Birth Certificate; PhilSys ID; Detailed security plan; South Sudanese entity invitation MoFA-stamped.
Visa types (1)
Embassy-only visa. NO eVisa. Apply via South Sudan Embassy via Tokyo. Fee: USD 100 (~PHP 6,100). Travel STRONGLY DISCOURAGED — civil war, ethnic violence. DFA Level 4 advisory. Yellow Fever MANDATORY.
Common rejection reasons
Common PH rejections: (1) DFA Level 4 advisory — NAIA may deny departure; (2) Active conflict — consular processing unreliable; (3) Missing multiple vaccinations; (4) No verified sponsor; (5) Inadequate security planning; (6) UN/NGO credentials needed for most legit visits; (7) Oil sector workers need full corporate sponsorship; (8) Famine/humanitarian aid worker scrutiny.
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