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The Department of State renewed its Travel Advisory for South Sudan on November 13, 2025. There was no change to the advisory level. The “health” and “unrest” risk indicators were added. Advisory summary was updated.

Updated to reflect the end of ordered departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel.

The U.S. Embassy in South Sudan is further reducing to minimal staffing for U.S. personnel in Juba due to continued security threats in South Sudan.

Updated to reflect ordered departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel due to continued security threats in South Sudan.

U.S. Embassy Juba has received reports of sporadic gunfire and violent protests in multiple districts of Juba and outlying areas. The Inspector General of Police announced a nationwide 6:00 p.m. curfew on Friday, January...

U.S. Embassy Juba reports gunfire in the vicinity of the embassy. Embassy personnel have been instructed to shelter in place.

Today, the United States imposed financial sanctions on the Governor of Unity State and the Commissioners of Koch and Mayendit Counties for their connection to serious human rights abuses in Leer County, Unity State.

The U.S. Embassy in South Sudan advises U.S. citizens of ongoing clashes that broke out in neighboring Sudan on April 14, 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces.

Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Do not travel to South Sudan due to crime, kidnapping, and armed conflict.

Confirmed cases of Sudan Ebolavirus (SUDV) have been reported in Uganda and suspect cases are being investigated in neighboring countries.  U.S. citizens should be prepared for travel disruptions and possible health scre...

The Embassy is aware of a significant increase in violence, including fighting between armed groups in some areas of Upper Nile, Jonglei, and Unity states.  Fighting is reported in Malakal, Tonga town and nearby areas....

Do not travel to South Sudan due to crime, kidnapping, and armed conflict. Reissued with updates to health information.

Do not travel to South Sudan due to crime, kidnapping, and armed conflict. Reissued with updates to health information.

On December 23, 2021, U.S. Embassy Juba suspended all routine passport and other consular services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the entire alert for re-opening schedule.

In light of COVID-19, U.S. Embassy Juba has suspended all routine passport and other consular services as of December 23, 2021. Please note that if you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020,...

There has been an increase in vehicular checkpoint activity by local law enforcement and military personnel in Juba. These officials have conducted searches and seizures at some of these checkpoints and may request mone...

According to press reports, the Republic of South Sudan has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Effective August 27, 2021, a curfew is in place from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM throughout South Sudan. The new m...

Demonstrations are being organized to take place on/around August 30 throughout the country to protest against the government. The demonstrations are not approved by the government. All citizens should exercise caution a...

The U.S. Embassy has received reports that members of International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) in multiple regions of South Sudan have been threatened by purported youth groups and, in some instances, were su...

Do not travel to South Sudan due to COVID-19, crime, kidnapping, and armed conflict. Last Update: Reissued with updates to COVID-19 information.