Nimule and Elegu: the southern gateway

Nimule sits on South Sudan's southern border with Uganda, and Elegu is the matching border post on the Ugandan side. Road cargo travelling from Uganda toward Juba and the rest of South Sudan, including goods that arrived through the Kenyan and Tanzanian ports, crosses here, which makes it a major entry point for imports.

Schematic route, not to scale. Nimule is FrontierGate's border clearing station.

How FrontierGate clears cargo at Nimule

Send documents before departure. We review them early and flag any gaps before your truck reaches the border.
We lodge the declaration with SSRA, applying the correct HS code classification and valuation.
Duties and taxes are assessed and paid on your behalf, with full accounting afterwards.
We coordinate inspection with SSRA at the border, whether physical or by scanner.
Cleared cargo is released and forwarded to its final destination within South Sudan or onward in transit.

Our clearance commitment

We commit to clearing and releasing a truck within a maximum of 2 days once your documents are complete and correct.

Duty and processing advances

Where agreed in advance, FrontierGate can advance part of the import duty and the per-truck processing charges for clients who do not have cash on hand at the border, and reclaim the amount afterwards. Terms are agreed before the cargo moves.

Working with SSRA and border agencies

FrontierGate has an established working relationship with SSRA and other government agencies at the border, so inspection and release are coordinated directly rather than chased.

Find our Nimule station

Opposite Nile Commercial Bank, Nimule border, South Sudan. Call or message us on +211 92 948 8008, or chat on WhatsApp, and we will confirm where to bring your documents. We are open Monday to Friday 08:00 to 18:00 and Saturday 08:00 to 13:00.

Common questions

What should I send before my truck leaves Uganda?

The commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, and bill of lading or waybill, plus your Importer's TIN and any permits for regulated goods. The full list is on our documents page.

Do you clear personal effects at Nimule?

Yes. Commercial shipments and personal effects follow different declaration and duty procedures, and we advise on the correct classification before clearance begins.

Do you handle NGO or humanitarian cargo?

Yes. NGO and humanitarian consignments often qualify for different duty treatment and need specific supporting documents. We handle the declaration and liaison.

Other entry points

Besides Nimule/Elegu, we clear through Nadapal and Kaya, and provide clearance and forwarding through Juba. Read more about our customs clearing and freight forwarding services.

Customs clearing at Nimule border