South Sudanese passport

South Sudanese passport
South Sudanese passport front cover
TypePassport
Issued by South Sudan
PurposeIdentification
EligibilitySouth 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.