🇸🇸 Is South Sudan safe to visit?

Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of South Sudan: 12 diplomatic missions from 12 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.

Do not travel — level 4 of 4Telcomia Safety Index: 4/4

Updated Aug 15, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.

What official sources say

Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.

Spain — Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAEC)Do not travel · 4/4Aug 15, 2026Read official advisory
United Kingdom — Foreign Office (FCDO)Do not travel · 4/4Aug 15, 2026Read official advisory
United States — Department of StateDo not travel · 4/4Aug 15, 2026Read official advisory

Emergency numbers in South Sudan

General emergency
999
Police
777
Ambulance
999

Embassies and consulates in South Sudan

12 diplomatic missions from 12 countries, across 1 cities.

NationalityMissions
🇨🇳 China1
🇪🇬 Egypt1
🇪🇷 Eritrea1
🇪🇹 Ethiopia1
🇫🇷 France1
🇮🇳 India1
🇯🇵 Japan1
🇳🇱 Netherlands1
🇳🇴 Norway1
🇹🇷 Türkiye1
🇺🇸 United States1
🇿🇦 South Africa1

The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.

Local language

The main local language in South Sudan is English. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in English, with audio, ready to play when you need them.

See the 16 emergency phrases in English

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Frequently asked questions

Is South Sudan safe to visit right now?

The Telcomia Safety Index for South Sudan is 4/4 (Do not travel, level 4 of 4) as of Aug 15, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.

What is the emergency number in South Sudan?

The general emergency number in South Sudan is 999. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.

How many embassies are there in South Sudan?

Telcomia tracks 12 diplomatic missions from 12 countries in South Sudan, across 1 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.

Informational only

This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.

Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.