South Sudan
South Sudan’s wetlands and savannas shape daily rhythms in a country where English meets dozens of local languages.
Overview
As Africa’s newest nation, South Sudan centers on Juba and the White Nile, with state capitals scattered across vast grasslands and floodplains. English is the official language, but daily life draws on a tapestry of local tongues and traditions. Regional and planning conditions require careful, current review.
At a glance
Languages
- English(Official)
- Bari(Recognized)
- Dinka(Recognized)
- Luo(Recognized)
- Murle(Recognized)
- Nuer(Recognized)
Population12,575,714
CurrencySouth Sudanese Pound (SSP)
1 SSP = 0.0001780 USD
1 USD = 5618.00 SSP
Entry requirements
Visa and residency reference data is available for Work (Employer-Sponsored), Tourist / Visa Waiver, Visa Extension.
Work (Employer-Sponsored)
- Work Permit
Work permit for a foreigner to regularize employment or work status in South Sudan, issued by the National Ministry of Labor Department of Alien Employment.
- 1 year
- Employer-sponsored only
Tourist / Visa Waiver
- e-Visa
Online South Sudan e-Visa route through the Ministry of Interior and Department of e-Visa and Immigration Services, with approved PDF e-Visa download before travel.
Visa Extension
- eVisa Renewal
South Sudan immigration eServices route listing eVisa renewal as an available immigration service for foreign visitors and residents.
Languages
- English(Official)
- Bari(Recognized)
- Dinka(Recognized)
- Luo(Recognized)
- Murle(Recognized)
- Nuer(Recognized)
Sources
- Country language reference
Safety
3 source-backed travel advisories are available for South Sudan.
Canada
Avoid all travel
Advisory effective · Verified
Avoid all travel to South Sudan, due to the ongoing volatile security situation, armed conflicts, inter-ethnic violence and high levels of violent crime. You should leave by commercial means if you can do so safely. If you choose to stay in South Sudan, you do so at your own risk. If the armed conflict intensifies, commercial means to depart the country may be impacted. The Government of Canada’s ability to provide consular services during an active conflict may be limited.
United Kingdom
FCDO advises against all travel
Advisory effective · Verified
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
United States
Level 4Do Not Travel
Advisory effective
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