South Sudan

Government Travel Advisories for South Sudan

United States

Do Not Travel — Do not travel to South Sudan due to risk of unrest, crime, kidnapping, landmines, and health risks. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in South Sudan due to the health and security situation Family members cannot join U.S. government employees who work in South Sudan. U.S. government personnel working in South Sudan are under a strict cu

United Kingdom

Do Not Travel — FCDO advises against all travel to South Sudan due to the risk of armed violence and criminality. See more about safety and security in South Sudan. The political and security situation remains unpredictable. Political tensions are high and the security situation across the country could deteriorate rapidly and unpredictably. If the unstable security situation deteriorates, routes into and out of

Canada

Do Not Travel — Avoid all travel to South Sudan, due to the ongoing volatile security situation, armed conflicts, inter-ethnic violence and high levels of violent crime. You should leave by commercial means if you can do so safely. If you choose to stay in South Sudan, you do so at your own risk. If the armed conflict intensifies, commercial means to depart the country may be impacted. The Government of Canada’s

New Zealand

Do Not Travel — Violent conflict and crime are serious risks for New Zealanders in South Sudan. The government is not able to maintain law and order in much of the country. Kidnapping, murder, armed robbery, home invasions, car-jacking, and sexual assault happen in both urban and rural areas. Humanitarian workers have been targets. We advise New Zealanders in South Sudan to be vigilant and take appropriate precau

Germany

Do Not Travel — Do not travel to South Sudan.

France

Exercise Increased Caution — Exercise a high degree of caution in South Sudan.

Netherlands

Do Not Travel — Do not travel to South Sudan.

Japan

Do Not Travel — South Sudan