Sudan
Where the Blue and White Nile meet, Sudan’s ancient roots and desert landscapes shape a distinct cultural mosaic.
Overview
Sudan’s Arabic-speaking communities are set against a backdrop of Nile confluence, sprawling deserts, and Red Sea coastline. Khartoum, Omdurman, and Port Sudan serve as urban touchpoints, while Nubian heritage and local traditions offer a sense of continuity through the country’s complex history. Regional differences are pronounced, and planning requires careful attention to evolving local contexts.
At a glance
Languages
- Arabic(Official)
- English(Official)
Population40,533,330
CurrencySudanese Pound (SDG)
1 SDG = 0.001663 USD
1 USD = 601.50 SDG
Popular places
Sudan
Entry requirements
Visa and residency reference data is available for Work (Employer-Sponsored), Tourist / Visa Waiver.
Work (Employer-Sponsored)
- Business / Work / Humanitarian Work Visa
Sudan business, work, or humanitarian work visa route requiring a sponsoring-company letter stating the type of work, stay duration, financial responsibility, and references in Sudan; humanitarian workers must present a valid HAC certificate.
- Employer-sponsored only
Tourist / Visa Waiver
- Tourist / Visit Visa
Sudan tourist or visit visa route through the embassy, with passport, sponsor or hotel/travel-agency support, application form, photo, and payment requirements.
- No work rights
Languages
- Arabic(Official)
- English(Official)
Sources
- Country language reference
Safety
3 source-backed travel advisories are available for Sudan.
Canada
Avoid all travel
Advisory effective · Verified
Avoid all travel to Sudan due to armed conflict, civil unrest and the volatile security situation.The Government of Canada evacuation flights have ended. However, you should leave the country if you can do so safely.Canadians in Sudan needing consular assistance should contact the Emergency Watch and Response Centre.
United Kingdom
FCDO advises against all travel; FCDO advises against all but essential travel
Advisory effective · Verified
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). FCDO advises against all travel to Sudan because of the ongoing military conflict in Khartoum and other parts of the country. This does not include the Hala’ib Triangle and the Bir Tawil Trapezoid where FCDO advises against all but essential travel. There have been several ceasefires, but these have been regularly broken. Monitor travel advice and other media reports for the latest information. Find out more about safety and security in Sudan.
United States
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