 | The Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany has one for this country Travel warning released (Web link). Warnings are given against traveling to South Sudan. Date of last travel warning: 11/27/2019. |
 | The Austrian Foreign Ministry has one for this country Travel warning released (Web link) Warnings are given against traveling to South Sudan. It is highly recommended that you leave the country. The situation in South Sudan has been completely unstable since the outbreak of the civil war and has been characterized by countless armed conflicts. The Austrian Honorary Consulate in Juba is temporarily closed. Date of the last travel warning: 02/21/2020. |
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| Capital | Juba |
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| Form of government | presidential Federal Republic |
| currency | 1 Sudanese pound (SDG) = 100 piasters (provisional) |
| surface | 619,745 km² |
| population | 8.26 million |
| languages | English (official), (Juba) Arabic, Dinka, others |
| Religions | Christians, local religions (25%), Muslims |
| Connector system | Type C / D connector |
| Phone code | 249 |
| Internet TLD | .ss |
| Time zone | CET 2h |
The South Sudan (officially Republic of South Sudan (RoSS), Arabic:جنوب السودان, Ǧanūb as-Sūdān) is a state in Africa, on the border of Central- and East Africa. In the north the country borders on the Sudan, in the east Ethiopia, in the southeast Kenya, in the south Uganda, in the southwest to the Democratic Republic of Congo and in the west to the Central African Republic.
Regions
- Central Equatoria Central Equatoria)
- East Equatoria Eastern Equatoria)
- Jonglei
- Lakes Lakes)
- Gazelle River (North) Northern Bahr el-Ghazal)
- Unit / West Obernil (engl. Unity / Western Upper Nile)
- Obernil Upper Nile)
- Warrap
- Gazelle River (West) Western Bahr el-Ghazal)
- West Equatoria Western Equatoria)
Cities
Other goals
background
South Sudan is the youngest state in Africa and the whole world and was dated July 9, 2011 Sudan independently. In the independence referendum, which was held from January 9th to 15th, 2011 in accordance with the peace agreement, around 99% of the South Sudanese who voted were in favor of independence. However, there are still disputes with the former motherland. Some border sections have not yet been precisely defined.
The country has been a member of the United Nations and the African Union since mid-2011.
getting there
Entry requirements
Upon entry, it is expected that proof of a Yellow fever vaccination is required. This is mandatory for all people who are older than 9 months.
All foreign travelers require a passport with a valid visa upon entry. For Germans and Austrians this is available from
- South Sudanese Embassy, Leipziger Platz 8, 10117 Berlin. Tel.: 49 30 206 445 90. Unusual requirements for the visa are, on the one hand, the photo size 5 × 5 cm against a white background. 2 Application forms, Copies of the passport page with personal data and return flight confirmation. Tourists must present bank statements from the last three months, which certify a minimum balance of € 3000. Processing time 5-6 days. The visa fee is only due after approval, the applicant will be notified. There are only single-entry visas for up to 30 days.Open: Mon.-Fri. 10-12, 13.00-15.00.Price: US $ 100 at the current rate.
South Sudan has accredited an official representation in Switzerland in Geneva:
- Ambassade de la République du Soudan du Sud, Ave de France 23, 1202 Geneva. Tel.: 41 22 919 40 40, Email: [email protected].
Customs regulations
In South Sudan, the import regulations have not yet been conclusively regulated. Individual decisions may therefore have to be taken into account when entering the country. Private travelers are allowed to import up to US $ 10,000 tax and duty free. If this amount is exceeded, 10% customs duties and 15% tax will be charged.[1]
By plane
There are no direct flight connections between Germany and South Sudan. Arrival by plane is possible with Egyptair via Cairo, with Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa or with Kenya Airlines via Nairobi.
When traveling with Egyptair, an overnight stay in Cairo in a transit hotel is included in the flight price. Passengers who wish to make use of this overnight stay must report to the transit desk on the Arrivals level of Cairo International Airport. Here you can get the vouchers for the overnight stay. You can take your own shuttle to the Novotel Cairo Airport, for example. Dinner is included, as is the shuttle service to the airport the next morning. At the customer center, the traveler receives their passport back and can take the onward flight to Juba Airport.
Out Entebbe you can (July 2018) Monday and Friday with Eagle Air fly back to Yei (4 ° 07'57 "N, 30 ° 43'17" E; ICAO: HSYE). Thursday the company lands in Juba.
By train
Since the end of the train service in Sudan, the route to Waru is no longer served.
By bus
Within the country there are bus connections between the capital and the border with Uganda at Nimule. There are also bus routes to the Imatong Mountains.
In the street
Sudan and South Sudan have been negotiating the opening of a total of ten border crossings since 2017. By April 2018, four were planned, three more precisely defined:
- The border river Bahr al-Arab you pass at 10 ° 23'30.6 "N, 25 ° 24'55.2" E on the road from Raja (South Sudan) to Buram (Sudan).
- Between Bentiu (South Sudan) and Heglig (هجليج; Sudan) at 9 ° 45'00.1 "N, 29 ° 32'08.3" E.
- A good ten kilometers north of Geigar, at 12 ° 14'10.6 "N, 32 ° 45'41.6" E on the road that runs parallel to the white Nile between Renk (South Sudan) and Kusti (كوستي; Sudan) then directly north to Khartoum .
Only the latter has so far opened in February, but it was closed again in April 2018 and reported to be open at the end of June. Whether and when there will be a (permanent) transit option for foreigners is not foreseeable in July 2018 and must be inquired on site.
mobility
The highways are mostly developed, but often show road damage. Many streets, also in the capital Juba, are “dirt roads”, which are often interspersed with rocks, holes and water. Driving in vehicles is extremely slow and extremely careful.
Local minibuses are in use within the capital Juba, which drive certain routes. There are no timetables for this. The motorcycle taxis, which are available at all traffic hubs, offer an inexpensive way of being brought individually from place to place. It is advisable to hire a driver with a suitable off-road vehicle through the hotel on a daily basis.
language
The official language is English. Arabic (Juba Arabic) is also used in some cases. There are also regional tribal languages.
to buy
Exchange rates: 1 US $ = 71.9 (UN operational rate: 1 US $ = 89[2]); 1 € = 76.25 (February 2017)
(The exchange rate was released at the end of 2015. The inflation rate of the "South Sudanese pound" (SSP) was 500% in 2016.)
“Credit cards and foreign bank cards cannot be used in South Sudan. Travelers must bring sufficient cash (preferably US dollars) with them to finance their stay. US dollar bills cannot be older than 2006. "[3]
Since the foreigners to be found in South Sudan are mainly posted by aid organizations who have correspondingly large expense accounts, travelers are often charged unreasonable moon prices.
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
The larger cities offer accommodation of all categories. However, a 5-star hotel corresponds at most to a 3 * S hotel in the German category. Better houses offer free WiFi access to the Internet.
security
The German Foreign Office has issued a travel warning for South Sudan. Security is guaranteed in the capital, Juba. Usual precautionary measures as in other cities of the world are advised. When traveling overland, the UNMISS should be consulted. Nimule on the border with Uganda, as well as the Nimule National Park, can be classified as safe. Travel to the northern provinces should be avoided due to the inner-South Sudanese disputes.
health
Tropical diseases of all kinds occur.
The expensive ones Platinum-Packages of an additional ambulance / rescue flight insurance (normally only covered to a very limited extent by international health insurances) for East Africa from AMREF (2018: 30 days US $ 110) also cover South Sudan.
climate
Mostly tropical, semi-arid in the north.
respect
Post and Telecommunications
In the cities of the country and on the most important highways there is a well-developed cellular network, also with fast internet up to 3.7G.
literature
There are no special travel guides in 2017.
- Johnson, Hilde F .; South Sudan: the untold story; from independence to civil war; London 2016 (Tauris); ISBN 9781784536442
- Reinke, Sarah; No blood for oil !: Western corporations and the genocide in South Sudan; Goettingen 2000
- Thomas, Edward; South Sudan: a slow liberation; London 2015 (Zed); ISBN 9781783604050
- Maps
- Sudan, South Sudan: Khartoum, Juba; map for businessmen & tourists; Budapest 2012 (Gizi), 1 in 2.5 million; ISBN 9786155010064
