Ireland Visa RequirementsFor South Sudan passport holders
South Sudanese passport holders must obtain a visa before visiting Ireland. Ireland is not a Schengen member, meaning a separate Irish visa is required even if you hold a Schengen visa. The visa fee is approximately $75 USD and allows stays of up to 90 days.
South Sudan passport holders require a visa to enter Ireland.
Apply online at inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/apply-visa. Required documents include a valid passport, completed visa application form, 2 passport-size photos, proof of travel purpose, flight reservation, accommodation evidence, bank statements (last 6 months), and evidence of ties to South Sudan. Applications are processed by the Irish Embassy in Nairobi. Processing takes approximately 8 weeks.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond date of entry
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
South Sudan to Ireland: What You Need to Know
Ireland operates its own independent immigration system outside the Schengen Area. South Sudanese nationals must apply specifically for an Irish short-stay visa (C visa) or longer stay permission. As South Sudan does not have a resident Irish embassy, applications are typically submitted online through the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) and biometrics are collected at a designated visa application center.
How to Get There
A UK visa does not grant entry to Ireland and vice versa. However, if you hold a valid UK visa and have entered the UK, you may be eligible for the British-Irish Visa Scheme for some nationalities; check if South Sudan is included.
Money & Banking
Ireland uses the Euro (EUR). ATMs are available everywhere. Contactless payments are widely accepted. Cash is useful in rural pubs and smaller establishments. Currency exchange is available at Dublin Airport and in city centers.
Practical Tips
Ireland processes all applications in Dublin even if submitted abroad, so allow ample processing time. Provide 6 months of bank statements rather than just 3. Demonstrate compelling reasons to return to South Sudan (employment, family, property). Dublin and the west coast are major highlights; consider booking the Wild Atlantic Way route. Travel insurance is not mandatory but strongly advised.