An announcement of a $50 visa fee to enter South Sudan, which the government dismissed as fake news, has triggered debate among traders and transporters on Juba’s trade barriers against the spirit of East African integration.
Officially, South Sudan says it requires no visas for citizens from East African Community partner states, but traders and private sector workers say it requires those who arrive in the country to register – at a fee. Visitors are required to apply through e-visa portal, pay online, and download an approved document before travelling.
