South Sudan
Warnings and insuranceSummary
YourThe travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
(FCDO) advisesadvise against all travel to South Sudan
If you choose to travel to South Sudan against FCDO advisesadvice, againstexercise caution and vigilance at all times and avoid any travel toduring Souththe Sudanhours dueof todarkness. You should make sure you have comprehensive contingency plans that don’t rely on support from the riskEmbassy, including a stock of armedessential violencesupplies and criminality.up-to-date travel documents and visas. If you’re concerned about your safety, you should contact the FCDO on +44 207 008 5000.
SeeBefore moreyou abouttravel, safetycheck andthe security‘Entry requirements’ section infor South Sudan.Sudan’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
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It is more important than ever to get appropriatetravel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
Consular Insurancesupport is severely limited in South Sudan. The British Embassy in Juba does not have a consular section. If you are in South Sudan and need urgent help from the UK Government, contact the British High Commission in Nairobi.
You should coverbe yourvigilant itinerary,of plannedthe activitieslocal security situation, monitor the local media, and expensesstay in ana emergency.safe location. Advice to travellers remains that you should avoid all protests and large gatherings and follow the instructions of local authorities and security services. Most international organisations in South Sudan employ a security manager to monitor the situation and keep employees safe.
About
A FCDOceasefire travelis advicecurrently in place, and has largely held since September 2018. However, there are regular reports of intercommunal violence in some areas of the country, as well as sporadic reports of fighting between armed groups. Serious criminality in Juba, and other urban areas, particularly during the hours of darkness, is also a regular concern. A deterioration in the security situation remains possible, and could be prompted by a number of factors including developments in the fragile economy and the ongoing peace process.
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Terrorist attacks in South Sudan can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism