South Sudan Travel Advisory 2026

Current U.S. State Department advisory

Level 4: Do Not Travel

The highest advisory level: do not travel due to life-threatening risks. The U.S. government may have very limited ability to help. Advisory as of May 16, 2026.

Official source: travel.state.gov

US vs UK: how the advice compares

🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov

Level 4· Do Not Travel

Level 4 of 4 · as of May 16, 2026

🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)

Advises against all travel

Last updated May 26, 2026 · gov.uk advice

Latest UK update note: “New information about Ebola ('Entry requirements' page).”

See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.

Advisory level timeline

May 16, 2026 — current
Level 4: Do Not Travel
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for South Sudan since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.

Is South Sudan safe? What the official advisory says

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 curfew.
U.S. government personnel must use armored vehicles for nearly all movements.
Official travel outside Juba is limited.
Because of the serious crime threat in Juba, walking is restricted to a small area near the U.S. embassy during the day.

Health The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Travel Health Notice for Ebola for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

On May 17, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.

Medical services in South Sudan are extremely limited. Adequate medical treatment, as well as access to routine and emergency procedures, is often unavailable and even minor health issues could require medical evacuation.

All medical services, including medical evacuation, are at your expense.

If you purchase additional medical insurance, be sure to keep records of all medical services paid for and provided.

Unrest

Armed conflict is ongoing and includes fighting between various political and ethnic groups. Weapons are readily available to the population. In addition, cattle raids occur throughout the country, often leading to violence.

Condensed from the official State Department advisory of May 16, 2026 — read the full advisory before you travel.

South Sudan travel advisory FAQ

What is the current travel advisory level for South Sudan?

As of May 16, 2026, the U.S. State Department rates South Sudan at Level 4: Do Not Travel. The highest advisory level: do not travel due to life-threatening risks. The U.S. government may have very limited ability to help.

What does Level 4 mean?

Level 4 (Do Not Travel) — The highest advisory level: do not travel due to life-threatening risks. The U.S. government may have very limited ability to help.

When did the South Sudan travel advisory last change?

The current advisory was published on May 16, 2026. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.

Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for South Sudan?

The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: Advises against all travel (last updated May 26, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.