US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States13 November 2025
South Sudan - Level 4: Do Not Travel
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There was no change to the advisory level. The “health” and “unrest” risk indicators were added. Advisory summary was updated. Do not travel to South Sudan due to risk of unrest, crime, kidnapping, landmines, and health threats . Advisory summary The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in South Sudan. U.S. government personnel working in South Sudan are under a strict curfew. U.S. government personnel must use armored vehicles for nearly all movements. Official travel outside Juba is limited. Because of the serious crime threat in Juba, w
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