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Sudan: Travel guide, visas and free housing · 2026

Sudan, officially the Republic of the Sudan, is a country in Northeast Africa.

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EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Places on the map26
Exchange rateSDG 454.43per 1 $SDG — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
Sudan in pictures24 photos · 1 place
Kerma kingdom
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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.
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Updated information on operations in Sudanese airports ('Safety and security' page).

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.
  • crime
  • kidnapping
  • terrorism
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Do not travel to Sudan due to risk of unrest , crime , kidnapping , terrorism , landmines , and health threats . The U.S. Embassy in Khartoum suspended its operations in April 2023 due to the outbreak of armed conflict in Sudan. The U.S. government cannot provide routine or emergency consular services to Americans in Sudan due to the current security situation.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory