South Sudanese passport
| South Sudanese passport | |
|---|---|
South Sudanese passport front cover | |
| Type | Passport |
| Issued by | South Sudan |
| Purpose | Identification |
| Eligibility | South Sudanese citizenship |
The South Sudanese passport is given to citizens of South Sudan for international travel. The Republic of South Sudan started issuing internationally recognised electronic passports in January 2012. The passports were officially launched by President Salva Kiir Mayardit on 3 January 2012 at a ceremony in the capital city of Juba. The new passport will be valid for five years.