Last updated: 2024-07-30 08:41:32
Tourist Visa
To apply for a visitor visa to South Sudan, you need to prepare the following documents:
Documents Required
1. Passport
• The applicant should have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application.
2. Photographs
• Two passport-size photographs (35 x 45 mm).
3. Covering Letter
• A covering letter from the applicant addressing The Visa Officer, Embassy of South Sudan.
• The covering letter should brief the profile of the applicant and the purpose of travel with travel dates.
• The covering letter can be on plain paper for individuals or on company letterhead for officials/sponsored applicants.
4. Bank Statements
• Original last 3 months' personal and company's bank statements with the seal and signature from the bank.
• Bank statements should be of a closing date closer to the date of visa application (A4 size preferred).
5. IT Returns
• Latest 3 years' Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V (Saral) of individuals and the company.
6. Itinerary / Air Tickets
• Return air tickets with all internal flight/train tickets if any.
7. Purpose of Travel / Accommodation
• If you are employed, a letter from your employer stating your purpose of visit to South Sudan, plus a valid company identity card.
• If you intend to visit a business/organization or the Government of South Sudan, provide a letter of invitation approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of South Sudan.
• Company Registration Certificate and Tax Identification Certificate of the inviting company in South Sudan.
• For business people, details of your business appointments, business intentions, and license.
• A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers over 1 year of age.
• Tour itinerary and details if any.
• Personal presence of the applicant is mandatory.
8. Supporting Credentials
Businessmen:
• Proprietorship certificate / Certificate of Registration / Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association / Partnership Deed.
• NOC from other partners or directors in case of partnership.
Employees:
• Leave sanction letter from the company (from the government body in case of government employees/public servants).
• Last 3 months' salary statements (only for private firms).
• Company ID card (optional).
• Retirement certificate or letter / Copy of pension book (for retired employees).
Students:
• Leave sanction letter from the educational institution (for travel during working days).
• Bonafide certificate from the educational institution (for travel during vacations).
• School/college ID card (optional).
Newly Wed / Honeymooners (if the spouse's name is not endorsed in their passports):
• Marriage certificate (original).
• Wedding invitation card/photographs (in case the marriage certificate is not ready).
Children traveling unaccompanied by both parents/either parent:
• A notary-attested NOC on a stamp paper from both/either of the parents, respectively, if both/either of them do not accompany.
• Passport copies of both/either of the parents.
Travelers unaccompanied by spouses/partners:
• A notary-attested NOC on a stamp paper from the unaccompanied spouse.
• Passport copy of the unaccompanied spouse. If not a passport holder, any government ID proof mentioning the spouse's name can be submitted.
9. Additional Supporting Documents (if available)
• FD receipts from banks.
• Public shares/debentures certificate.
• Asset evaluation report from a CA.
Steps to Apply
1. Gather Documents: Collect all the required documents as listed.
2. Prepare Covering Letter: Write and print the covering letter.
3. Bank Statements: Ensure the bank statements are recent and properly authenticated by the bank.
4. Photographs: Get passport-size photographs as specified.
5. Submit Application: Visit the Embassy of South Sudan or the designated visa application center to submit your application along with all the required documents.
Ensure you check with the South Sudan embassy or consulate for any updates or additional requirements before applying.
Disclaimers
The above list of documents is the standard requirement for the visa application. The Embassy/Consulate/High Commission/Application Centres reserve the right to request additional documents for verification.
Travelspoc does not guarantee the outcome of any visa application. Decisions on visa applications are at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/Consulate/High Commission.
