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Destination

South Sudan

Africa · Juba

Entry details

eVisa required

  • Source's ruleeVisa
  • Passport validityValid on arrival
Apply online

Practical details for a short tourist stay — conditions change; always verify with an official source.

Safety advisory

Do not travel

When to go

Seasonal calendar — from climate data and curated definitions.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Warm / beach
Dry season
Rainy season
Air⌀ 28 °C
30
31
31
30
28
27
26
26
26
27
28
29
Rainfall⌀ 56 mm
3
2
17
42
75
77
104
94
87
125
45
5
Wind⌀ 3 м/с
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
Daylight⌀ 12 h
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
Darker cells mark peak months.· Wind: avg. daily max — handy for kite & wind sports

Public holidays

National holidays — closures and days off.

  • Christmas Eve

    December 24, 2026

    Thu · in 86d

  • Christmas Day

    December 25, 2026

    Fri · in 87d

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Second Day of Christmas

    December 26, 2026

    Sat · in 88d

  • New Year's Day

    January 1, 2027

    Fri · in 94d

  • Good Friday

    March 26, 2027

    Fri · in 178d

  • Holy Saturday

    March 27, 2027

    Sat · in 179d

  • Easter Sunday

    March 28, 2027

    Sun · in 180d

  • Easter Monday

    March 29, 2027

    Mon · in 181d

UNESCO sites

1

UNESCO World Heritage sites in this country.

  • Boma–Badingilo Migratory Landscapein danger
    2026Natural

    Boma–Badingilo Migratory Landscape or Great Nile Migration Landscape (GNML) is the largest land mammal migration in the world. It features seasonal movement of millions of antelope, such as white-eared kob (5,000,000), Mongalla gazelle (350,000), tiang (300,000), and Bohor reedbuck (160,000), in search of water.

    Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Car rental & driving

Whether your licence is recognized, and which side traffic drives on — per the UN road-traffic conventions.

Your licence may not be recognized

This country is in a different convention — your IDP may not be recognized; a certified translation or a local licence may be required. Check with the rental company.

Trafficright-hand

Health

Yellow feverCDC recommends vaccinationcertificate for everyone
Malariain some areas — see detailsrisk present
Tap waterbottled only
Vaccines (CDC)
Hepatitis AHepatitis BMeningococcalTyphoid

Country page on CDC

Internet

Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.

Onlinelimited7%
Mobile datapricey$23.7/GB
eSIM: Supported

Prices

Overall price level
−81%cheaper than home
Food
Healthy diet£2,071/day≈ ₴16.2/day
Wheat flour£8,000/kg≈ ₴55.1/kg+141%
Rice£14,000/kg≈ ₴96.8/kg
Vegetable oil£18,000/L≈ ₴124/L
Maize£7,000/kg≈ ₴48.4/kg
Beans£12,000/kg≈ ₴82.9/kg

Frequently asked questions

South Sudan: do Ukraine citizens need a visa?

Yes — an e-visa, applied for online before the trip — up to 30 days.

How long can you stay?

Up to 30 days per visit.

What do you need to enter?

Passport must be valid Valid on arrival. The permit or visa is issued online via the official portal — see the Entry details card above. Rules change — check the official source before you travel.

All destinations for Ukraine citizens: visa-free, eTA and visas →

Similar visa-free destinations

Similar climate, sea and prices — no visa needed in advance.

If something goes wrong

Lost passport, detention, emergencies — where to turn.

MFA emergency line:+380 44 238-15-88MFA hotline — crisis situations with citizens abroad
Register your trip for emergenciesEmbassies & consulates — official MFA list

About the country

Capital
Juba
Continent
Africa
Population
8,260,490
Area
644,329 km²
Currency
Pound · SSP
▲ 20.6%1 UAH = 127.5 SSP
May 31, 2026September 28, 2026
Time zone
18:12UTC+2

−1h vs. your time

Calling code
+211
Languages
English
Borders
🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo🇨🇫 Central African Republic🇪🇹 Ethiopia🇰🇪 Kenya🇸🇩 Sudan🇺🇬 Uganda