▲Sudan SKETCH SCORE: 27/100●governments disagree by 2 advisory levels on Sudan▪No major changes since yesterday.▲Sudan SKETCH SCORE: 27/100●governments disagree by 2 advisory levels on Sudan▪No major changes since yesterday.
Sudan

Nope.

No major changes since yesterday.

Verified Sep 9, 2026Confidence high
27Sketch Score
90-day trend

Governments, one trip

What they're telling their own citizens about Sudan

The advisories disagree by 2 level(s) — read all four before you decide who to trust.

United States

Lv 4

Level 4: Do Not Travel

United Kingdom

Lv 2

Normal precautions for most of the country; FCDO advises against travel to some regions.

Canada

Lv 4

Avoid all travel

The real score

The breakdown

22advisoryConsensus
10Political Stability
15Police Trust
48Health
48Road Safety
59Natural Disaster
20LGBTQ+

See it from your perspective

27

Nope.

The general Sketch Score, unweighted for any specific traveler.

Don't fall for it

Scams to know

Police extortion

Police officers often demand bribes to supplement their low wages. Do not lodge complaints against deviant officers, as you risk being arrested for doing so.

Don't do this

Laws that jail tourists

Alcohol prohibition

Sudan is an Islamic country where the consumption of alcohol is illegal.

Extra-marital relations

Extra-marital relations are illegal and carry severe penalties. This includes having a guest in your hotel room.

Staying healthy

What to watch out for, health-wise

Active notices

  • • Global Polio
  • • Global Measles

Vaccines

Required: Yellow Fever

Recommended: Chikungunya, Cholera, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Malaria, Measles, Meningococcal disease, Polio, Rabies, Typhoid

Source: CDC Travelers' Health →

Getting in

What you'll need at the border

Visitors to Sudan must obtain a visa from one of the Sudanese diplomatic missions, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries. All visitors must hold passports valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.

Passport validity required: 6 months beyond entry.

Source: Wikipedia →

Real, not invented

Terrorism

Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Sudan Terrorism attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by foreigners, such as: transport hubs hotels restaurants places of worship major gatherings Stay aware of your surroundings, keep up to date with local media reports and follow the advice of local authorities.

Source: UK FCDO →

Real, not invented

Cultural & legal notes

Dress code

Non-Muslim women do not have to wear a veil or cover their heads. Men and women should dress modestly and respect local customs and sensitivities.

Source: UK FCDO →

LGBT+ travellers

Same-sex sexual activity is illegal in Sudan and not tolerated in Sudanese society. This includes inviting guests into hotel rooms. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers .

Source: UK FCDO →

Right now

In the news the last few days

Pack this, know this

The little things that trip people up

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Plug & voltage

C / D / F / G · 230V

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Driving side

right

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Emergency

police: 999 / ambulance: 999 / fire: 999

Cash vs. Card

The currency of the country is the Sudanese pound (Arabic: جنية jeneh, ISO currency code: SDG). The pound is divided into 100 piastres (coins). The "G" in the currency code stands for "guinea".

Source: Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA) →
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Printable pre-trip checklist for Sudan →