South Sudan’s Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Human Resource Management has increased the cost required for foreigners to work in the country.
In a letter dated Mach 2, the undersecretary in the labour ministry said the government decided to raise work permit fees for foreigners from $10,000 to up to $1,000 depending on skill level.
The circular explains that professional or business class would pay $10,000 and blue class workers are required to pay $2,000, whereas casual workers would pay $1000.
The letter states that the increase in the fees is in line with the Financial Act of 2016/2017.
The new circular follows the official announcement of an additional increase in the fees charged for application of national identification cards, passport, visas and other documents.