With effect (October 4, 2021), South Sudan and Uganda have agreed to exempt their citizens from visa requirements when travelling to either country. Both governments have waived visa entries for nationals from either country holding valid passport.
Expatriates
Theres no news released about the VISA consequences for expatriates in either country.
East African Community (EAC)
South Sudanese, since independence in 2011, had been paying the mandatory $50 visa requirement to enter neighbouring Uganda. Refugees were exempted from this.
South Sudan is also a member of the EAC regional trade bloc that includes Uganda, Kenya, Burundi, Rwanda and Tanzania.
In late July, Kenya and South Sudan agreed to waive visa requirements for citizens travelling to either country. The EAC Customs Union signed by member countries allows unrestricted movement of goods and people across borders, but this has not been fully implemented by some member countries.
Warrior Nomad Trail
Learn more about the Warrior Nomad Trail, East-Africa’s Cross-border Sustainable Tourism Development initiative: www.warriornomadtrail.org
Bonjour de France! I’m looking back at an inspiring first day building partnerships in tourism and sustainable development for Warrior Nomad Trail initiative. This trip is supported by Ambassade de France en Ouganda.
Ateker nominated for category of best Documentary at Uganda Film Festival – We are proud to learn that our documentary shot in South Sudan is been nominated for best documentary by Uganda Film Festival!
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Trail mapping on Mount Moroto – One of our goals is preservation of cultural heritage through tourism and therefore we are working hand in hand with the elders as gatekeepers and the youth to document, manage and share.
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Uganda, South Sudan waive VISA for citizens
With effect (October 4, 2021), South Sudan and Uganda have agreed to exempt their citizens from visa requirements when travelling to either country. Both governments have waived visa entries for nationals from either country holding valid passport.
Expatriates
Theres no news released about the VISA consequences for expatriates in either country.
East African Community (EAC)
South Sudanese, since independence in 2011, had been paying the mandatory $50 visa requirement to enter neighbouring Uganda. Refugees were exempted from this.
South Sudan is also a member of the EAC regional trade bloc that includes Uganda, Kenya, Burundi, Rwanda and Tanzania.
In late July, Kenya and South Sudan agreed to waive visa requirements for citizens travelling to either country. The EAC Customs Union signed by member countries allows unrestricted movement of goods and people across borders, but this has not been fully implemented by some member countries.
Warrior Nomad Trail
Learn more about the Warrior Nomad Trail, East-Africa’s Cross-border Sustainable Tourism Development initiative: www.warriornomadtrail.org
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