The U.S. has revoked all visas for South Sudanese passport holders due to South Sudan’s non-compliance with repatriation requests. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that this action is effective immediately and will be reviewed if South Sudan cooperates.
On April 5, 2025, the United States announced it would revoke all visas belonging to holders of South Sudanese passports. This decision was made in response to South Sudan’s failure to accept the repatriation of its citizens when requested by the U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that adherence to the principle of accepting the return of citizens is essential for international cooperation.
Mr. Rubio stated, “Effective immediately, the United States Department of State is taking actions to revoke all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders and prevent further issuance to prevent entry into the United States.” He further articulated that the U.S. would consider restoring these visa privileges contingent upon South Sudan’s full cooperation in future repatriation efforts.
The revocation of visas for South Sudanese passport holders reflects the United States’ stance on the necessity of timely repatriation of citizens by their country of origin. The U.S. government remains open to reassessing these restrictions once South Sudan complies with international norms regarding citizen repatriation.
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