Sudan / Northern State
3 source-backed travel advisories are available for Sudan.
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.
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.
Do Not Travel
Advisory effective · Verified
There was no change to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Do not travel to Sudan due to risk of unrest, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, landmines, and health risks. Advisory summary 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. Do not travel to Sudan for any reason. To report an emergency regarding an American in Sudan, contact: U.S. Embassy Cairo: +20-2-2797-3300 From the United States and Canada: Dial +1-888-407-4747 for the U.S. Department of State. From elsewhere in the world: Dial +1-202-501-4444 for the U.S. Department of State. Unrest - Armed
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