Is South Sudan safe to travel?
The highest current government travel advisory for South Sudan is level 4 of 4 — do not travel. Our composite risk score, which adds the weight of active disaster and weather alerts, is 4.44 out of 5.
- Advisory level
- 4/ 4
- Risk score
- 4.44 / 5
- Active alerts
- 2
- Conflict events, 30 days
- 133
Government advisories
| Issued by | Level | Summary | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4 | Do Not Travel | 2026-05-17 |
| Canada | 4 | Do Not Travel | 2026-09-28 |
| United Kingdom | 1 | Exercise Normal Precautions | 2026-08-25 |
Active alerts
- 2025-07-31floodHighSouth Sudan
- 2024-10-28humanitarianHighSouth Sudan
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Questions about travel to South Sudan
Is it safe to travel to South Sudan right now?
Government advisories currently rate South Sudan at level 4 of 4 (do not travel). Governments advise against all travel.
What is the travel risk score for South Sudan?
4.44 out of 5: an advisory base of 4.0 plus 0.44 from active alerts.
Are there active natural disaster or weather alerts in South Sudan?
Yes, 2 active alerts at the moment.
How often is this information updated?
Government advisories are checked daily, disaster and weather alerts every 6 hours and conflict events every 15 minutes.
Last updated 2026-09-28. Advisory levels summarise official government guidance and are not a guarantee of safety. Check official sources before travel.