Travel advisory · South SudanGovernments advise against all travel to South Sudan.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- 50 km strip along the Sudanese border · avoid all travel · Spain, Italy
- Central Equatoria · avoid all travel · Spain, Italy
- Jonglei · avoid all travel · Spain, Italy
- Upper Nile · avoid all travel · Spain, Italy
- Western Equatoria · avoid all travel · Spain, Italy
- Yambio · avoid non-essential travel · France, Italy
Also named by one government: Eastern Equatoria (Italy), Northern regions (Italy), Rest of South Sudan outside Juba, Wau, Yambio and Aweil (France), Unity (Spain), Western Bahr el Ghazal (Spain), Aweil (France), Border area with Central African Republic (Italy), Border area with Democratic Republic of the Congo (Italy), Juba (France), Nzara (Italy), Outside Juba (Spain), Tambura (Italy), Wau (France)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | FCDO advises against all travel to South Sudan | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Do not travel | May 17, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Avoid all travel | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Reisewarnung: Vor Reisen nach Südsudan wird gewarnt; deutsche Staatsangehörige werden zur Ausreise aufgefordert | Oct 13, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Do not travel | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Formellement déconseillé, sauf la capitale et Wau, Yambio, Aweil (level 2) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Juba
Juba is South Sudan's capital and the main air gateway to the country, a young city on the White Nile where the river and surrounding grasslands shape daily life.
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Juba is the capital and largest city of South Sudan, which became independent from Sudan in 2011. The city sits on the White Nile, where the river runs past swamps, grassland and riverside neighborhoods. Juba International Airport is the main air gateway to the country. Travelers heading into the wider country can arrange onward trips from the city, including to national parks and wildlife areas.
Juba suits travelers who are ready to plan around heat, limited infrastructure and changing conditions. Temperatures are high for most of the year. The drier months, roughly December to March, are the usual choice because roads are easier. Expect limited medical care, so arrange insurance that covers evacuation. Give yourself a few days in the city to sort visas, cash and onward transport. Check current government travel advisories before you book.
Juba in five
- Get a visa before you travelMost passports need a South Sudan visa arranged before you fly. Check the requirements with the South Sudan embassy or consulate that covers your country, and keep the visa paperwork with your passport.
- Carry clean US dollarsCard payments and ATMs are unreliable in Juba, so bring enough US dollars for the whole stay. Bring notes in good condition, since worn or damaged bills are often refused.
- Book a pickup from the airportArrange the airport pickup through your hotel before you land, with the driver's name and phone number in writing. If you take a taxi, agree the fare before you get in.
- Buy an MTN or Zain SIMMTN and Zain both sell SIM cards in South Sudan. Coverage drops outside Juba, so download offline maps and keep your hotel address on paper.Phones and eSIM
- Check the advisory and cover evacuationRead your government's current travel advice for South Sudan before you book, and again before you fly. Check that your insurance covers evacuation, since medical care in Juba is limited.Travel insurance
Need to know
- Currency
- South Sudanese pound (SSP); US dollars widely used
- Entry
- Visa required for most passports, arranged before arrival
- Emergency
- Save your embassy and insurer numbers before you travel
- Tipping
- Ask your hotel what staff expect
- Time
- UTC+2, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryDry season
- FebruaryDry season
- MarchDry season
- AprilHot, dry
- MayRains begin
- JuneRainy season
- JulyRainy season
- AugustRainy season
- SeptemberRainy season
- OctoberRainy season
- NovemberRains easing
- DecemberRains ending
Right now in Juba
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
29
- Feels like
- 29°
- Humidity
- 47%
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 4%
Juba
12:00 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today38°24°4%Tuesday: Partly cloudy. High 38°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 4%.
- Wed40°25°0%Wednesday: Partly cloudy. High 40°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu40°26°2%Thursday: Cloudy. High 40°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 2%.
- Fri40°27°35%Friday: Partly cloudy. High 40°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 35%.
- Sat39°24°53%Saturday: Rain. High 39°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 53%.
- Sun36°23°49%Sunday: Drizzle. High 36°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 49%.
Updated 11:12 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 5,992 SSP
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Before you go to Juba
Rules for Juba, checked
- Most nationalities need a visa for South Sudan. Apply before you travel and check the requirements with the South Sudan embassy or consulate for your country.
- Carry a photocopy of your passport and visa, since officials may ask for identity papers.
- Ask permission before photographing government buildings, police, military sites or officials.
- Check the current rules on bringing cash in and out with South Sudan customs before you travel, and declare any large amounts you carry.
Plan around Juba
The country, regions and entry rules around Juba
Read the guideVisas and entryWhat to arrange before you fly into Juba
Read the guideMoney and costsCash, dollars and typical daily spending
Read the guidePhones and eSIMLocal SIMs and offline maps for the city
Read the guideWhere to stayHotels and guesthouses in and around Juba
Read the guideGetting aroundAirport transfers, taxis and hired drivers
Read the guideJuba FAQ
Is Juba safe for tourists?
Security can change quickly, so read your government's current travel advice before you book and again before you fly. Plan your stay and transfers through a hotel or contact you can reach, and avoid walking alone after dark.
How do you get to Juba?
Fly into Juba International Airport, which has international flights. Road travel from Uganda is possible, but border conditions change, so check the latest status before you go.
How many days do you need in Juba?
Plan for a few days, enough to sort visas, cash and onward travel. Much of the time goes on logistics rather than set sights.
What currency is used in Juba?
The South Sudanese pound (SSP). US dollars are widely used for hotels and larger payments, so bring clean notes.
Can you pay by card in Juba?
Card payment and ATMs are unreliable, so do not plan on them. Bring enough cash for the whole trip and confirm prices in dollars or pounds before you pay.
Is there public transport in Juba?
Taxis and hotel drivers are the usual way to get around. Agree the fare before you get in, and ask your hotel which drivers it trusts.