Health Alert: South Sudan, Repatriation Possibilities

The U.S. Embassy in Juba has confirmed availability of seats on a commercial flight with Ethiopian Airlines from Juba to Addis Ababa on Saturday, March 28, 2020:

·        Airline: Ethiopian, flight ET 355

·        Departure time: 4:50 pm (1650), 28 March 2020

·        How to book:

o   Go to the Ethiopian Airlines website (https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/aa/book/trip/flight^[1]) and purchase a new ticket – even if you were previously booked on an Ethiopian Flight.

o   Contact Ethiopian directly at the Airport Office located on Ministries Road, Panorama Building Ground Floor, Juba.  Phone: +211 927773498

·        All travelers must have an onward ticket departing Addis Ababa or the traveler will be quarantined in Addis Ababa for 14 days at the traveler’s expense. 

·        If a traveler has a long layover (overnight, less than 24 hours in duration) the traveler will be required to stay at a Government of Ethiopia approved hotel at the traveler’s expense.

·        Any questions regarding this flight should be directed to the airline or travel agent.

Actions to Take: 

·        Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information. ^[2][3]

·        For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19, please see the CDC’s latest recommendations^[4].

·        Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov^[5] for the latest information.

·        Check with your airlines, cruise lines, or travel operators regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.

·        Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 https://ss.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/^[6]for information on conditions in South Sudan.

·        Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website^[7] on the latest travel restrictions to the United States.

Assistance:

·       U.S. Embassy Juba, South Sudan^[8]

+211-91-210-5188

+211-91-210-5107 (After hours)

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.^[9]

Kololo Rd, Next to E.U. Compound, Juba, South Sudan

·        State Department – Consular Affairs

888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444

·        South Sudan International Travel Information: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/SouthSudan.html^[10]

·       Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)^[11] to receive Alerts.

·        Follow us on Facebook^[12] and Twitter^[13]

References

1. ^{^} https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/aa/book/trip/flight (gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com)
2. ^{^} ·        Consult the  (www.bing.com)
3. ^{^} CDC website (gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com)
4. ^{^} CDC’s latest recommendations (gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com)
5. ^{^} COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov (travel.state.gov)
6. ^{^} https://ss.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/ (gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com)
7. ^{^} Department of Homeland Security’s website (gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com)
8. ^{^} U.S. Embassy Juba, South Sudan (gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com)
9. ^{^} This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (www.bing.com)
10. ^{^} https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/SouthSudan.html (travel.state.gov)
11. ^{^} Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) (step.state.gov)
12. ^{^} Facebook (gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com)
13. ^{^} Twitter (gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com)