Sydsudan - Rejseforsikringer og information

Oversigt

Capital: Juba (pop. 459,000)
Population: 12,188,788 (2025 est.)
Religions: Animist, Christian, Muslim
Languages: English, Arabic (includes Juba and Sudanese variants), regional languages include Dinka, Nuer, Bari, Zande, Shilluk
Time Zone: UTC+3
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +211
Electrical plug(s): Type C and Type D

Penge

The local currency in South Sudan is South Sudanese pounds (SSP). In addition to the local currency, USD may be accepted for payment in some places.

Currency exchange can be done at banks and exchange offices.

Travellers should be prepared to use cash to make payments. The economy generally operates on a cash-only basis. Credit cards are rarely accepted. ATMs are not widely available.

The import and export of local currency is prohibited.

Tipping is not customary.

Elektricitet

The power supply in South Sudan is not reliable. Electricity operates on 230V at 50Hz using plug type(s) C and D. The electricity grid is limited, meaning many rely on diesel-fired generators. Nonetheless, a large percentage of the population do not have access to electricity. Where there is a supply, there are frequent outages, so surge protection should be used.

Pas

Most travellers will need a passport to enter The Republic of South Sudan. The passport must be valid for at least six months after the date of arrival and have two blank pages.

Visaer

Visa-free entry is available for certain travellers who qualify based on nationality and purpose of travel. All other travellers will need to obtain a visa from the nearest embassy or consulate or apply online (e-visa) prior to travel.

Entry visa requirements vary based on nationality, purpose of travel and other factors. Individual travellers are responsible for ensuring that they comply with all visa requirements, which should be confirmed with authorities at their destination prior to travel.

Visa Free Travel

Visa free: Foreign nationals from selected countries are not required to apply for a visa to enter South Sudan. Authorities do not specify the maximum length of stay.

e-Visas

E-Visa: Foreign nationals of selected countries can apply for an e-visa to enter South Sudan. Applicants may obtain a single-entry or multiple-entry visas, with maximum validity of six months.

Visas

Entry visa: Foreign nationals who are not eligible to apply for an electronic visa can apply for a visa at the Embassy of South Sudan. Applicants may obtain single-entry (30 days stay) or multiple-entry (90 days stay) visas

Lokal rejse

Overview

Road travel is dangerous across the country due to poor driving standards and road conditions. Public transport services are also poor; taxis are not safe and buses are in disrepair. Domestic flights and luxury bus services are the best options for local travel.

Travel Safety

Air Travel

There are only two international airports in the country. Juba International Airport (JUB/HJJJ), serving Juba, and Malakal Airport (MAK/HJMK) in Upper Nile state.

Juba Airport, the country's busiest airport is located around 5km (2.1 miles) from Juba's central business district. The infrastructure, safety and facilities at the airport are not modern. The landing strip is unpaved. The airport was ranked the world's worst airport in 2017 by aviation organisations. The airport was also ranked the fourth worst airport in 2019.

Borders and Entry

Border closures: The South Sudan-Sudan border crossings may be closed with little or no prior notice due to the ongoing civil war in Sudan. Cross-border trade, evacuation of foreign nationals and other government-approved essential travel are allowed.

Border security measures: Security measures are tightened at border crossings between Sudan and South Sudan to manage the high volume of arrivals, mostly refugees fleeing from the violence in Sudan. At least one million people have entered South Sudan from Sudan since the Sudanese Civil War started in 2023.

Health measures: Authorities are enforcing health surveillance measures at the country's points of entry to prevent the spread of Ebola.

Identification

Most travellers will need a passport to enter The Republic of South Sudan. The passport must be valid for at least six months after the date of arrival and have two blank pages.
Travellers with passports where gender is indicated as "neutral" are not allowed entry. The country's laws on LGBTQ people are conservative, and overall social acceptance is low. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer travellers in The Republic of South Sudan might face legal and social difficulties.

Road Travel

Traffic in South Sudan moves on the right. For intercity travel, travellers are advised to choose only luxury private buses. Intra-city bus service in major urban areas is regular but most buses are privately operated and unmarked with unpublished schedules subject to change without notice. For travel within cities, visitors are encouraged to hire cars and drivers from reputable dealers. Make sure to have adequate insurance if choosing to self-drive.

During the months of April to November, most roads outside Juba become impassable due to flooding and parts of the country become inaccessible, due to many roads outside of the capital being unpaved. Roads are used by pedestrians, donkey carts, rickshaw-type carts as well as motorised vehicles. Travellers should be aware that there is almost no street lighting at night and many cars do not have working headlights. Armed checkpoints, especially after dark, are common. There have been reports of foreign residents being physically abused or harassed for money.

Public Transport

In general, the use of public transport should be avoided due to the unsafe condition of vehicles, the common occurrence of traffic accidents, especially on the Juba-Nimule road, and the high risk of robbery or assault for foreigners.

Taxis: Taxis are rarely metered and frequently unsafe. Though irregularly scheduled mini-buses provide some public transit to rural communities, many of those available are in disrepair, often failing to meet international standards for vehicle maintenance. The use of motorbike taxis (Boda-Boda’s) is not recommended as they are often involved in accidents. Ride-hailing services, such as RABA Taxi, are also viable options.

Minibuses: Minibuses operate within and between major urban areas, including in Juba. Recently the fare raised due to fuel shortages.