U.S. Department of State
Level 4Do Not Travel
Full advisory →Is South Sudan safe? 🇸🇸
Africa · Updated
As of July 2026, South Sudan scores 42/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates South Sudan Level 4: Do Not Travel. Of the 1 South Sudan destination assessed, Lith scores highest (42/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 4Advises against all travel to parts of the country
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). FCDO advises against all travel to South Sudan FCDO advises against all travel to South Sudan due to the risk of armed violence and criminality.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
South Sudan destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
South Sudan safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryU.S. Department of State | Level 4 — Do Not Travel | 8 | U.S. Department of State |
04 · Questions
South Sudan safety FAQ
Is South Sudan safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates South Sudan Level 4 of 4 — Do Not Travel. On our composite index South Sudan averages 42/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 18 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in South Sudan?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Lith currently scores highest at 42/100 (Use Caution).
Where does this South Sudan safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.