The Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs is currently experiencing technical problems with its visa systems. This issue is not specific to any particular country or visa category. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working urgently to correct the problem and restore full operability. Currently, we are unable to print most immigrant and ... Read More»
Message for U.S. Citizens: Embassy Closure (July 9, 2015)
This is to notify U.S. citizens that in compliance with local government directives, the U.S. Embassy in Juba will be closed on July 9 and 10 in observation of South Sudan’s Independence Day. A major deployment of host nation security forces is expected in conjunction with Independence Day on July 9th. Significant traffic delays should ... Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Juba | 9 July, 2015 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
Republic of South Sudan Travel Warning (June 6, 2015)
Last Updated: December 31, 2015 The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens against travel to the Republic of South Sudan. The U.S. Embassy in Juba continues to operate at reduced staffing levels due to continued armed conflict outside Juba. The U.S. Embassy has little capacity to reach U.S. citizens with emergencies outside Juba because ... Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Juba | 6 June, 2015 | Topics: President of the United States, Security & Emergency Messages
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Increasing Violence in Unity State (May 12, 2015)
This is to notify U.S. citizens that the U.S. Embassy has received reports of increasing violence in Unity state. Many international organizations have withdrawn their staff from the region, and the U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens in the area to depart immediately. U.S. citizens are advised to be alert, remain aware of your surroundings, and ... Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Juba | 12 May, 2015 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: SPLM Public Rally (March 17, 2015)
This is to notify U.S. citizens that the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has a public rally planned on Wednesday, March 18, beginning at 8:00a.m., at the John Garang Mausoleum in Juba. President Salva Kiir is expected to address the audience. The Embassy advises U.S. citizens to limit their movements in the vicinity of the ... Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Juba | 17 March, 2015 | Topics: President of the United States, Security & Emergency Messages