U.S. Department of State
Level 4Do Not Travel
Do not travelto South Sudan due to risk of unrest, crime, kidnapping, landmines, and health risks. The U.S.
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Is South Sudan safe? 🇸🇸
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As of October 2026, South Sudan scores 18/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates South Sudan Level 4: Do Not Travel. Of the 2 South Sudan destinations assessed, Juba scores highest (20/100), while Lith scores lowest (16/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 4Advises against all travel
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.
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Level 4Avoid all travel
Canada's official risk level for South Sudan: avoid all travel.
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South Sudan destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
South Sudan safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 4 — Do Not Travel · 2 govts | 0 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2012 | 14.0 / 100k | 37 | World Bank Open Data (2012) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 39/100 | 39 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 25/100 | 25 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2023 | 22.1 / 100k | 38 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2023) |
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 18/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 20 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in South Sudan?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Juba currently scores highest at 20/100 (High Risk). Lith scores lowest at 16/100.
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.