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This information is for people travelling on a full 鈥楤ritish citizen鈥� passport from the UK who choose to travel against Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) advice. It is based on the UK government鈥檚 understanding of South Sudan鈥檚 current rules for the most common types of travel.聽

The authorities in South Sudan set and enforce entry rules. If you鈥檙e not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the .

COVID-19 rules聽聽

There are no COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements for travellers entering South Sudan. On rare occasions, some travellers have been asked to show proof of vaccination. You can get proof of vaccination:

• from your GP or Health and Social Care Trust
• at the location you were vaccinated
• in Scotland, through the or an
• in Northern Ireland, from your GP or Health and Social Care Trust

Passport validity requirements

To enter South Sudan, your passport must have an 鈥榚xpiry date鈥� at least 6 months after the day you arrive and have at least 2 blank pages.

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.

Visa requirements

You must have a visa to enter or travel through South Sudan.

Applying for a visa

You can:

If you want to extend your visa, contact the Ministry of the Interior in person:

Ministry of the Interior, Airport Road, Juba
Phone: +211 (0)926 388 499
Email: [email protected]

If you plan to work in South Sudan, see from the Ministry of Labour.

Registering with the police

You must register at a local police station if you鈥檙e in South Sudan for 5 days or more.

Vaccine requirements

To enter South Sudan, you must have a certificate to prove you鈥檝e had a yellow fever vaccination.

For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see .

Harassment related to vaccine certificates, visas and work permits聽聽

South Sudan鈥檚 security services have harassed, detained and expelled foreign nationals, including non-governmental organisation staff and journalists, when they enter or leave Juba airport. These incidents are often linked to proof of yellow fever vaccination, and visa and work permit issues. Make sure you have the correct visa and any required work permit.

Customs rules

There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of South Sudan. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. Contact the for information.