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title: United States visa for citizens of South Sudan
description: Entry to the United States is currently not permitted for citizens of South Sudan.
canonical: https://nowah.xyz/visa/united-states/south-sudan
lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# United States visa for citizens of South Sudan

Entry to the United States is currently not permitted for citizens of South Sudan.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Not permitted
- **How to apply:** Entry currently not allowed

## Good to know

- South Sudanese passport holders are NOT eligible for any US visa type (tourist, business, student, work, transit) except under extremely rare humanitarian parole or asylum categories that are not a standard visa application.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport from a country not recognized or under sanctions.** — No standard visa application possible. You must contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate for guidance, but no routine visa is available.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of South Sudan need a visa for the United States?

Entry to the United States is currently not permitted for citizens of South Sudan.

## More

- [United States visa for every passport](/visa/united-states)
- [Every destination for South Sudan passport holders](/visa/passport/south-sudan)