South Sudan · Skilled Worker Visa

Work Permit

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✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-24 · Our methodology

5.5/10 diff

Challenging

Requirements verified against the official government source.

Min income

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Processing

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Path to PR

Job offer

Required

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At a Glance

Visa Duration

12 months

Processing Time

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Min Income

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Path to PR

Difficulty

5/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

Requirement	Details
Age Range	18+
Job Offer Required	Yes
Sponsorship Required	Yes
Health Insurance Required	No

Application Timeline

Employer registration and eligibility check

7–14 days

Employer must verify business registration and eligibility to sponsor foreign workers

Blocker: Valid business license and tax compliance required

Employment contract preparation

3–7 days

Prepare signed employment contract with clear job description and terms

Can overlap previousBlocker: Detailed role description and salary specification needed

Document collection and verification

7–21 days

Collect qualifications, police clearance, medical certificates and references

Can overlap previousBlocker: Police clearance from home country and professional qualifications required

Entry visa authorization

5–14 days

Obtain visa authorization letter from immigration authorities in Juba

Blocker: Complete application package required for authorization

Embassy visa application

3–10 days

Apply for entry visa at South Sudanese embassy or consulate

Blocker: Authorization letter from Juba required

Work permit application processing

7–28 days

Submit work permit application to Directorate of Nationality, Passports and Immigration

Blocker: Physical presence in South Sudan required

Background and security checks

5–21 days

Immigration authorities conduct security and background verification

Blocker: Clean criminal record and security clearance required

Work permit issuance

3–7 days

Final work permit issued after successful processing and fee payment

Blocker: Payment of work permit fees and completion of all checks

Family & Rights

Right	Details
Path to Permanent Residency	No

Cost of Living

Juba

Single (monthly)€570

Family (monthly)€1,450

Rent 1BR (center)€180

Groceries€130

Transport pass€20

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Work Permit?

The Work Permit is an immigration pathway offered by South Sudan. It falls under the Skilled Worker Visa category.

Can the Work Permit lead to permanent residency?

No — this is a temporary pathway and does not itself lead to permanent residence. Holders often switch to a different route to pursue settlement.

What is the cost of living in South Sudan?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Juba: €570/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Official source

Requirements on this page are based on this official/primary source:

mol.gov.ss

Data last verified: 2026-06-24 · See our methodology

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