South Sudan Travel Advisory Guide, Visas & Safety

Safety

• There is no way to predict when the security situation will improve or worsen. Intercommunal violence is frequently reported. It is very risky to be in border areas.
• Unpredictable terrorist attacks are possible. Targets include government buildings, hotels, restaurants, and public spaces. Transportation nodes and airports could be the next targets. It is important to remain vigilant when you are in a public setting. Particularly in the dark, you should not walk alone. Notify the authorities of any questionable objects or actions.
• There is a high crime rate in Juba and the rest of South Sudan, including kidnappings, murders, shootings, home invasions, armed robberies, carjackings, and sexual assaults. Theft and false financial exchange are examples of prevalent petty crimes. Be careful with what you own.
• If you choose to stay in South Sudan, vigilance, regular monitoring of security developments, and compliance with curfews are of the utmost importance.
• Get expert security advice if you decide to travel to South Sudan anyhow, even after we warned you not to.

How to Apply for South Sudan Visas

To enter South Sudan, the majority of travelers will need a visa, which may be obtained online at this link: https://evisa.gov.ss/. Visa invitations or hotel reservation confirmations are typically required, and we may supply both. However, visa requirements are subject to change, so for the most up-to-date information, we recommend contacting either your nearest embassy or us.

Health and vaccinations

Since we do not possess the necessary medical training, we advise you to see your doctor or other trained health care provider regarding the prescribed immunizations. Visit www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk for further vaccine advice.

It is imperative that you possess a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate in order to gain admission to South Sudan.

In order for us to accommodate your needs, please let us know as soon as possible if you have any physical limitations that could affect your participation in the tour activities.

Insurance

You must have adequate travel insurance in order to join our excursions; we will not accept customers who do not have it. While the specifics of each policy may vary, you should always make sure that you have health and medical insurance that covers you while you’re gone. In the event that you are forced to cancel your trip due to an unexpected event, most policies will provide cancellation cover to assist you. Get your travel insurance as soon as possible after making your reservation.

The validity of your travel insurance may be affected by official travel warnings; it is advisable to verify this with your insurance provider.

Money

You can’t get your hands on South Sudanese pounds, the local money, back home. You should bring US dollars in case you need to exchange them. If you want to be able to swap your notes for something else, you should only bring ones that were printed after 2009.

Juba is the sole legitimate location to exchange money, and your guide can help you with this.

You should definitely bring cash with you to South Sudan because credit cards are pretty much useless there.

Local conditions

Things may not always function how we’re accustomed to them functioning at home, so keep that in mind when you travel to any of the places we provide. A good sense of humor and patience are necessary for traveling to less developed and less visited places. Part and parcel of travelling in such an area is dealing with potential infrastructural difficulties, differing mindsets, and upkeep that isn’t always up to grade. Thank you for bearing with us while we work to address any concerns.

You should not embark on this journey unless you have prior experience traveling in Africa, as South Sudan is one of our more difficult countries. The locals have little experience with tourists and have no idea what to expect from them in terms of service because the tourism business is so small. Your tour guide will have to justify your presence to the local authorities on several occasions because they are likely to be perplexed by your presence. What’s more, various places have different interpretations of the rules and regulations, so what’s acceptable in one may not be in another.

Travel advice

If the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office issues any travel advisories, we will make sure to keep you informed by closely monitoring them. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has issued a travel advisory for all of South Sudan citing the ongoing violence as the reason.

This tour stays in Central and Eastern Equatoria states, avoiding the key affected areas of Unity, Upper Nile, and Jonglei. Keeping our travelers secure is our top priority, which is why our local team in Juba keeps us apprised of developments in South Sudan on a daily basis.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any worries about safety. We are very confident in our ability to provide tours securely in these regions of South Sudan because we have been there ourselves, collaborate closely with our local team, and use our expertise.

People of other nationalities should research the position taken by their own governments, as this pertains to recommendations made by the British government.