South Sudan entry requirements for UK travellers
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting South Sudan: visa and passport rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
Quick answer for UK travellers
- Visa
- Yes - apply before travel
- Passport
- valid 6+ months beyond arrival, 2 blank pages
- Vaccines
- 1 required, 3 recommended, 8 to consider
Data is automatically refreshed from official UK government sources: gov.uk Foreign Travel Advice for visa and passport rules, NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro for vaccines, and gov.uk driving abroad guidance for International Driving Permits. Not medical advice - always confirm with a travel-health professional and the South Sudan embassy before you travel. Read our full methodology →
Entry requirements for South Sudan
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you arrive and have 2 blank pages.
Visas
British passport holders normally need a visa to enter.
Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice - South Sudan · checked . Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.
Vaccines for travel to South Sudan
Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.
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10 days before travelYellow Fever Required
Proof of vaccination required on entry under International Health Regulations.
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2 weeks before travelHepatitis A Recommended
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Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended
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2 weeks before travelTyphoid Recommended
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2 weeks before travelChikungunya Consider
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7 days before travelCholera Consider
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Dengue Consider
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3 weeks before travelHepatitis B Consider
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10 days before travelMeningococcal ACWY Consider
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4 weeks before travelPolio Consider
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4 weeks before travelRabies (Pre-exposure) Consider
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Tuberculosis (BCG) Consider
Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro - South Sudan · checked . Cross-check against NHS Fit for Travel and US CDC Traveller's Health.
Driving in South Sudan
The UK government does not list South Sudan as requiring a UK International Driving Permit (IDP). If you plan to drive, check with the embassy of South Sudan and your car-hire company before you travel.
South Sudan travel: frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for South Sudan from the UK?
Yes - British passport holders normally need a visa to enter South Sudan. Apply before you travel and check the UK government's foreign travel advice for the latest requirements.
How long does my passport need to be valid for South Sudan?
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you arrive in South Sudan, and have at least 2 blank pages. Check your expiry date well in advance - renewing a UK passport currently takes around 3 weeks.
What vaccines do I need for South Sudan?
Yellow Fever is listed as required for travel to South Sudan on UK NaTHNaC guidance. Vaccines also recommended include Hepatitis A, Tetanus / Diphtheria, Typhoid. Some vaccines need several weeks for full protection - book a travel clinic appointment well before you fly.
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