Foreign travel advice

South Sudan

FCDO advises against all travel to South Sudan.

Warnings and insurance

• Still current at: 21 December 2024
• Updated: 19 December 2024
• Latest update: Updated assessment that although there’s no recent history of terrorism in South Sudan, attacks cannot be ruled out ( ‘Safety and security’ page).

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Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). 

FCDO advises against all travel to South Sudan

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.

Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

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