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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Switzerland citizens need a visa for South Sudan?

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Switzerland citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter South Sudan — applied for online before departure.

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Switzerland vs South Sudan: passport comparison

Switzerland

122

visa-free countries

Global rank: #16 · mobility 170.7

South Sudan

18

visa-free countries

Global rank: #189 · mobility 67
12

countries both Switzerland and South Sudan can enter visa-free together

Switzerland + South Sudan: passport compatibility

28%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Switzerland and South Sudan travel together — by entry type:

12 both visa-free
16 both visa on arrival
14 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
141 access differs

Where Switzerland and South Sudan can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (12)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Barbados 90 days #48
Botswana 90 days #119
Dominica 21 days #70
Gambia 90 days #132
Haiti 90 days #175
Malaysia 30 days #41
Micronesia 30 days #89
Palestine 90 days #193
Rwanda 30 days #143
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12

Only South Sudan is visa-free (6)

How the entry rule changed: Switzerland → South Sudan

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Switzerland → South Sudan rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

3rule changes for the Switzerland passport, 2 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Switzerland goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for South Sudan

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Switzerland citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Switzerland citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter South Sudan — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Switzerland or South Sudan?
The Switzerland passport is stronger: 122 visa-free countries versus 18. Global rank: Switzerland #16, South Sudan #189.
Where can Switzerland and South Sudan citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 12 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for South Sudan?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Switzerland and South Sudan?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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