South Sudan eVisa Photo Requirements 2026: 5x5 cm Size and 293 KB Limit

To obtain an electronic visa (eVisa) to South Sudan, applicants must adhere to strict technical requirements for uploading documents on the official portal. A key feature of the system is a strict file size limit — no more than 293 KB for each document, including the photograph.

What Has Changed

The official South Sudan electronic visa portal (evisa.gov.ss) automatically rejects any files that exceed the set limit. This requires applicants to prepare and compress digital copies in advance.

Who This Applies To

These requirements apply to citizens of Ukraine and all other foreigners applying for a tourist, business, or other electronic visa through the official South Sudan portal. The only exceptions are citizens of countries eligible for visa-free entry or visa on arrival (for example, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda).

What to Do Now

1. Take a correct photo: Take a picture against a white background. Ensure your face is clearly visible, without sunglasses or headwear (except for religious purposes).
2. Crop the image: Use a graphics editor to give the photo a square format with an aspect ratio of 5x5 cm (2x2 inches).
3. Compress the file: Reduce the file size (JPG or PNG) so that it is less than 293 KB. You can use free online image compressors for this.
4. Prepare other documents: Remember that the 293 KB limit also applies to the scanned copy of the passport, yellow fever vaccination certificate, and invitation letter (if required).
5. Submit the application: Upload the prepared files on the official website evisa.gov.ss.

Common Mistakes

• Exceeding the file size limit: Uploading standard photos from a smartphone camera (which are often 2-5 MB in size) will result in a system error. The file must be strictly less than 293 KB.
• Incorrect proportions: Uploading a rectangular photo instead of a square one (5x5 cm) can lead to image distortion or visa denial.
• Missing yellow fever certificate: This document is mandatory for all visitors and must also be uploaded in a format up to 293 KB.
• Insufficient blank pages in the passport: The South Sudan border service strictly requires at least 6 blank pages in the passport.

Rules change frequently — before taking action, always check the current requirements on the official government source provided above.