Foreign travel advice

South Sudan

! Warning FCDO advises against all travel to South Sudan.

Warnings and insurance

Still current at:
6 19 December 2024
Updated:
6 19 December 2024
Latest update:
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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.

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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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