South Sudan
South Sudan: Various travel information

How do you get to the Republic of South Sudan?
Arriving by plane
If you want to reach South Sudan by plane, you can fly to the capital
Juba. The busiest and most developed airport in the young republic is located
there. The flights to Juba leave from Khartoum (Sudan) as well as Entebbe
(Uganda), Nairobi (Kenya), Cairo (Egypt) and Addis Ababa (Ethiopia). Juba
Airport is also the home base of the Feeder Airlines Company. There are
currently no direct flights to Djuba departing from outside Africa.
Other international airports are Malakal (with flights to Addis Ababa and
Khartoum), Wau (weekly flights to Khartoum) and Rumbek (also weekly flights to
Khartoum).
Rail traffic
There are currently no international rail connections between South
Sudan and its neighboring countries. Only one rail connection with Northern
Sudan (via Wau) was fully reopened in 2010. Plans to build a railway network
and expand it to Kenya and Uganda are currently dreams of the future.
Car traffic
There are road links between South Sudan, Kenya and Uganda.
Bus transport
Minibuses and land cruisers drive from Lokichoggio (Kenya) directly to
the southern Sudanese capital Juba. The 12 hour drive is interrupted for an
overnight stay in Torit. In late summer, buses also run between Kampala, Uganda
and the Republic of South Sudan. This route should be avoided by tourists
because it runs through an area currently controlled by the Ugandan Lords
Resistance Army (LRA) and is therefore not very safe.
Ship traffic
On the White Nile, ship traffic between Juba, Malakal and Kosti is
quite irregular but year-round.
Travel in the country
Air traffic
Domestic air connections exist between Juba, Malakal and Wau as well as
with other places, some of which have little more than a simple, sandy landing
runway.
Rail traffic
South Sudan has a rail network of 248 km in size. The railway connects the
northern Sudanese Babonosa with the southern Sudanese Wau. The route was
destroyed and partially mined during the long civil war. With the help of UN
funds it could be rebuilt. An extension of the route network from Wau to Juba is
planned for the future. There should also be connections to Kenyan and Ugandan
cities.
Car traffic
In South Sudan you drive on the right side of the road.
The dirt roads of South Sudan are still partially mined because of the civil
war; however, since 2005 they have been secured step by step. So far, the mines
have prevented the roads from being equipped with a weatherproof gravel
surface. What is certain, however, is that the continuous gravel road from Juba
(via Wau) to Khartoum can be driven.
In summary, it must be said that the highways in South Sudan are almost all
unpaved and the capital Juba has no paved connections to the surrounding area.
International license plate
According to
Abbreviationfinder,
the international license plate of South Sudan is:
Entry and exit regulations
Note
Formalities, visas
To enter South Sudan you need a passport, which must be valid for at least 6
months when you enter the country. You also need a visa, which you can apply for
at the South Sudanese liaison office in Brussels responsible for Germany. Visas
for South Sudan can also be obtained from the African liaison offices (e.g. in
Nairobi) and at the land borders with South Sudan.
Anyone entering the country without a visa can be detained for violating the
residence regulations.
One more word about travel permits: These have been officially revoked, but
police practice in South Sudan is not uniform. There are various security
services that want to see travel permits, especially for Bahr El Gazal, Jonglei,
Unity State, Upper Nile and for the border area with Ethiopia. It is therefore
advisable to contact the Ministry of Tourism before traveling to South Sudan,
which will issue such travel permits free of charge.
Local currency, foreign exchange regulations
The local currency of South Sudan is:
South Sudanese Pound (SDG).
The introduction of the (new) South Sudanese currency was announced by the
South Sudanese Information Minister Barnaba Marial Benjamin on July
18th. Established in 2011, with the spread of the currency and the exchange of
the old Sudanese pound dragging on for a long time. Two months were given for
this, although the logistical problems in the country called this period into
question.
The people in the country can exchange their money one for one for the South
Sudanese pound. The banknotes depict the national hero John Garang, who formerly
led the South Sudanese People's Liberation Army. On the back of the money you
can see images that refer to the cultural richness of South Sudan.
Goods and Customs Regulations
Inexpensive goods, souvenirs
Popular souvenirs are basketry, ebony carvings, gold and silversmiths and
various other handicrafts. Cheetah skins should not be bought as cheetahs are
critically endangered and are covered by the World Wildlife Fund's conservation
agreement.
Customs regulations
Items for personal use can be imported duty-free. Live animals can be imported
without problems, plants only with a special permit. Pornographic or excessively
revealing image and film material may not be imported into the country. Finds
from ancient excavation sites as well as protected animals and plants may not be
exported from the country.
Travel medicine, vaccinations and warnings
Infectious Diseases
In South Sudan, the following infectious diseases are to be
expected in Germany and Central and Northern Europe:
- Malaria: There is a high risk of infection all year
round. About 80% to 90% of the infections occur with the very dangerous
malaria tropica, the rest with malaria tertiana.
- AIDS, HIV
- Amoebic dysentery
- Bacterial agitation
- Schistosomiasis
- Cholera - but there is only a risk of infection for
travelers who come into contact with polluted water or contaminated food
- dengue fever
- Intestinal infections from contaminated food or water,
including amoeba, lamblia, salmonella, shigella, worm infestation and all
kinds of viruses and bacteria
- Ebola, outbreaks of this extremely dangerous viral
infectious disease occur again and again, but mostly locally
- Filariasis
- Typhus
- Yellow fever - Occurrence approximately in the parts of
the country south of the northern 12th parallel
- Guinea worm infection
- Hepatitis A and B
- Japan encephalitis
- Kala-Azar
- Meningococcal meningitis
- Polio, polio
- Sleeping sickness
- rabies
- Typhoid - however, there is only a risk of infection
for travelers who come into contact with polluted water or contaminated
food.
- Tick bite fever
Vaccination recommendations
- Cholera - but only among travelers who can come into
contact with polluted water or contaminated food.
- Diphtheria - a vaccination against diphtheria should
always exist, also in the home country.
- Yellow fever - highly recommended
- Hepatitis A and B
- Japan encephalitis
- Polio, polio - vaccination against polio should always
exist, also in the home country.
- Meningococcal meningitis
- Tetanus - a vaccination against tetanus should always
exist, also in the home country.
- Rabies - but only for high-risk travelers who can come
into contact with the vector animals.
- Typhoid - but only for travelers who can come into
contact with polluted water or contaminated food.
Compulsory vaccination
For all persons older than a year and arriving from a yellow
fever infection area designated by the WHO, there is a compulsory vaccination
against an illness with yellow fever. South Sudan, south of the north 12th
parallel, is a yellow fever infection area designated by the WHO.
Yellow fever vaccination of children
In most countries where a yellow fever vaccination is mandatory, this also
applies to children over a year old, in some countries even from six months. It
should be noted that vaccination against yellow fever had a number of side
effects, such as encephalitis. Around two-thirds of those affected were children
under six months. Therefore, under no circumstances should children under this
age be vaccinated. But children under one year of age should also not be
vaccinated if possible. If in doubt, yellow fever infection areas must then be
avoided. Any vaccination against yellow fever may only be carried out in
specially authorized yellow fever vaccination centers!
Malaria prophylaxis
When traveling to the country it is strongly advised to avoid malariato
undergo prophylaxis. However, if the side effects seem questionable to you, you
should at least have a "stand-by preparation" with you.
South Sudan: Diplomatic missions
Visit Countryaah for a full list of South Sudan embassies and consulates in each
country around the world.

German representations in South Sudan
Embassy in Juba (Dschuba)
EU Compound, Kololo Road
Juba
Tel.: 00211 - (0916 - 725 693
The embassy does not perform any legal or consular functions - only emergency
aid. No visas are issued.
Representations of South Sudan in Germany
Embassy in Berlin
Leipziger Platz 8
10117 Berlin
Tel: 0049 - (0) 30 -206 445 90
E-Mail: [email protected]
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