Current travel advisories for Sudan

Last Update: Sunday, 04. June 2023 at 08:22

It is not safe to travel Sudan.

Travel warnings for this region [to world map].

Current situation : 4.7 / 5

Sudan is a country in Africa (Northern Africa) with around 41 million citizens and a land mass of 2,505,810 km². We detected travel advisories from 9 sources for this country.

Bordering countries: 3.8 / 5

Sudan shares land borders with 9 neighbouring states. For this country, the Danger Index is 3.8 (average value for all countries). All countries habe been reported as somehow dangerous: Central African Republic (5.0), Libya (5.0), Democratic Republic of the Congo (3.7), Chad (3.7), Ethiopia (3.5), Uganda (3.5), Egypt (3.4), Eritrea with (3.2) and Kenya with (3.1 of 5). See danger map of the region.

Current informationen on Covid-19

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control currently reports of no cases of COVID-19 (infection with SARS-CoV-2 or Coronavirus).

Source: www.ecdc.europa.eu

Single advisories / travel warnings

New Zealand government

Quelle: https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/sudan

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
Do not travel to the Darfur region, the Red Sea state border with Eritrea, the Abyei region, Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile states, areas of Northern Kordofan and White Nile states south of the Kosti-El Obeid-En Nahud road, or within 50 kilometres of the border with Libya, due to the threat of armed conflict and terrorism and the high level of violent crime, including kidnapping (level 4 of 4). Do not travel to the rest of Sudan due to the threat of terrorism, kidnapping, violent crime, and violent civil unrest (level 4 of 4). New Zealanders in Sudan should ensure they have appropriate security measures in place including a contingency plan for departure due to the deteriorating security situation. New Zealanders in the capital Khartoum should exercise caution if travelling around the city and avoid travel at night. Travel outside Khartoum requires a permit from local authorities. If you intend travelling outside the capital, you should ensure appropriate personal security protection measures are in place and keep a low profile.

Danger level: 5

Do not travel / Extreme Risk.

Australian government

Quelle: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/africa/sudan

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
Australians should strongly consider leaving Sudan as soon as possible. There are commercial departure options from Port Sudan and Port Suakin. You may also be able to enter Egypt and other neighbouring countries via land borders. You need valid travel documentation and visas to exit Sudan and enter Saudi Arabia or Egypt. Carefully consider the risks for any departure route, including during ceasefires (see 'Full advice - Safety'). The security situation remains volatile, and violence could escalate at short notice. Adopt appropriate personal security measures and remain vigilant. Monitor media and continue to follow our advice on Smartraveller. We continue to advise: Do not travel to Sudan due to armed conflict, civil unrest and the volatile security situation.

Danger level: 5

Do not travel.

US American government

Quelle: http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/sudan-travel-advisory.html

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
Reissued with updates to the security situation and post departure status. Do not travel to Sudan due to armed conflict, civil unrest, crime, terrorism, and kidnapping. On April 22, 2023, the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum suspended its operations, and the Department of State ordered the departure of U.S. direct hire employees and eligible family members from Embassy Khartoum due to the continued threat of armed conflict in Sudan. The U.S. government cannot provide routine or emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in Sudan, due to the current security situation. Armed conflict is ongoing throughout Sudan and includes heavy fighting between various political and security groups. The situation is violent, volatile, and extremely unpredictable, particularly in the capital city Khartoum. Electrical and communication disruptions, including internet and cell phone service, can occur at any time. Khartoum International Airport and Sudan’s border with Chad are currently closed. Country Summary: Armed conflict, crime, such as kidnapping, armed robbery, home invasion, and carjacking occur. Members of known terrorist groups and individuals sympathetic to these groups in Sudan could attack with little or no warning, targeting foreign and local government facilities, and areas frequented by Westerners. Violence continues along the border between Chad and Sudan and areas that border South Sudan (including the disputed Abyei area). Armed opposition groups are active in Central Darfur state and parts of Blue Nile and South Kordofan states. Intercommunal clashes can occur throughout the country and can result in the declaration of localized States of Emergency. Read the country information page for additional information about travel to Sudan.

Danger level: 5

German government

Quelle: https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/ReiseUndSicherheit/sudansicherheit/203266

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
Sudan: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (Reisewarnung). The German government advises againt travelling this country.

Danger level: 5

Travel Warning.

Canadian government

Quelle: https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/sudan

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
The Canadian goverment suggests: Avoid all travel.

Danger level: 5

Avoid all travel.

Cypriot government

Quelle: http://www.mfa.gov.cy/mfa/mfa2016.nsf/travel_en.html

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
Avoid travel completely

Danger level: 5

Avoid travel completely.

Finnish government

Quelle: https://um.fi/resemeddelande/-/c/SD

National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.

Brief summary:
Lämna landet omedelbart - Det pågår strider i Sudan. Undvik alla resor till Sudan på grund av det dåliga säkerhetsläget i landet. Om du befinner dig i Sudan ska du lämna landet omedelbart. Evakuering av EU-medborgare pågår inom ramen för vad säkerhetsläget tillåter. Om du befinner dig i landet, kontakta utrikesministeriets jour 24 h +358 9 1605 5555, paivystys.um@formin.fi. Om du väljer att stanna i landet uppmanar vi dig att vara försiktig och att hållas inomhus. Den internationella flygplatsen i Khartoum är inte i bruk. Internetförbindelserna är långsamma och avbrott förekommer.

Danger level: 5

Leave area immediately..

If there is more than one advisory/message of a single government for a given country, it indicates regional differences in means of security for your personal health and well-being. Single messages can indicate specific regions to be safer or less safe as mentioned in the main advisory. In these cases it's advisable to consult your own governments information. Additional Disclaimer: Since the evaluation is an automated process, it can only provide first steps for your own research. Please make sure to consult the sources.

Warnindex Description

Extreme Warning (index value: 4.5 - 5)

You should avoid any trips. A high warning index is a sound indicator of potential harm to your health and well-being.

High Risk (index value: 3.5 - 4.5)

Travel should be reduced to a necessary minimum and be conducted with good preparation and high attention.

Medium Risk (index value: 2.5 - 3.5)

Warnings often relate to specific regions within a country. However, high attention is still advised when moving around.

Low Risk (index value: 0 - 2.5)

Usually this is an indicator that travelling in this country is relatively safe. Higher attention is advised with values > 1.

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Country information

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Basic facts

Citizens: around 41 million
Covering landmass: 2,505,810 km²
Electricity: 230V - 50Hz
Currency: Dinar (SDD)
ISO 2-Letter Code: SD
Phone prefix: +249
Top Level Domain: .sd
Mobile frequencies (MHz): 900/1800/3G

Airports in Sudan (extern)

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Frequently asked questions

This section gives some brief answers to common questions regarding travel safety in Sudan.

Is Sudan safe to travel in 2020?

We got distinct notes that traveling Sudan isn't safe right now. The risk index is at 4.7 out of 5 possible points. We advise against travel.

How many countries have issued advisories for Sudan?

We currently know of 9 countries having issued advisories for Sudan.

What countries does Sudan share land borders with?

Note of the displayed travel advisories

These travel advisories are automatically gathered. We use the RSS Feeds of the corresponding authorities of the single countries. In some cases, we analyse the website itself. Since the information originates from different countries and different countries have different understanding of danger and danger levels. Thus, the information displayed is an automized and normalized representation with no right to completeness and correctness. If a country is not shown, it doesn't necessarily mean it's safe. The information shown is a first indicator. Additional remark: the websites address does not endorse the situation of a 'Reisewarnung' (with its name). Often, it's just formal notifications by other countries. These can be the reason a country reaches scores of aorund 2.0 and still be a generally safe country to visit. Lower risk grades are usually no sign of a immanent threat!