Level 3 · Reconsider travel
South Sudan: travel advisory
Level 3
Reconsider travel
Avoid non-essential travel. Serious risks may affect your safety, movement or access to services.
Reconsider travel to South Sudan due to armed conflict, crime and inter-communal violence, which are worse outside Juba.
The Ministry advises Kenyans to reconsider non-essential travel to South Sudan, where armed conflict, crime and inter-communal violence persist, particularly outside the capital, Juba.
Kenya maintains close ties and a mission in Juba, but consular capacity in remote areas is limited. Register with the Embassy, travel with trusted contacts, and monitor official channels.
Advice at a glance
- Entry & exit
- A valid passport and visa are required. Confirm entry rules before travel; internal movement may need permits.
- Safety & security
- Avoid border and remote areas and travel only in daylight. Security can change rapidly.
- Health
- Health services are limited outside Juba. Ensure vaccinations are current and carry a personal medical kit.
- Local laws & customs
- Photography of officials, airports and security sites is restricted. Carry ID at all times.
Before you travel
- Register with this mission so we can reach you in an emergency and keep you updated.
- Save this mission's contact details, and keep your passport and travel documents valid.
- For a life-threatening emergency, call the 24/7 consular line: +254 20 331 8888.