South Sudan waives visa fees for foreigners fleeing Sudan war
People wait at Port Sudan on May 3, 2023 ahead of their evacuation amid ongoing clashes in Sudan. South Sudan has so far received over 50,000 civilians fleeing the violence in Sudan. PHOTO | AFP
South Sudan on Monday said it will waive visa fees for foreign nationals fleeing conflict across its border with neighboring Sudan.
South Sudan’s Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passport, and Immigration Director general Atem Marol Biar has directed immigration officers at all border-crossing points with Sudan not to charge visa fees to foreigners.