Sudan Travel Risk Overview
Official US advisory · Level 4
Do Not Travel
This decision takes precedence over the analytical baseline composite.
Is Sudan safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Sudan scores 82/100 on our travel risk index (Extreme). The US State Department rates Sudan Level 4 (Do Not Travel, updated 15 May 2026); the UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country (updated 11 May 2026); Canada says: avoid all travel. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Sudan has a Travel Risk Calculator score of 82 out of 100 (extreme risk tier); city-level files are available for 34 cities. The score combines five layers (security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards, current alerts) built from government advisories and open data. This page also covers nine safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for Sudan, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.
Run a personalized Sudan assessmentAI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 15, 2026
Sudan currently maintains a Level 4 US State Department advisory and an extreme baseline composite risk score of 82 out of 100. Additionally, the country is facing ongoing drought conditions and a global Level 1 CDC health notice for Dengue.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 09:34 UTC
How safe is Sudan to visit in 2026?
Sudan is currently under a US State Department Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory. That official decision takes precedence. The 82/100 extreme baseline composite remains visible only as analytical context and must not be read as permission to disregard the advisory. The full live US State Department advisory text for Sudan, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. For city-specific files (Khartoum, El Fasher, Khartoum North), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Country score
Driven by: security (100/100) and crime and scams (85/100). Governments disagree: US Level 4, UK Level 2, Canada Level 4.
Sudan's score of 82 is higher than the scores of 99% of the 241 countries we cover.
Data file
| Source | calibrated 2026-05-09 v1.0 (knowledge-based; high uncertainty due to data scarcity) |
|---|---|
| Last updated | 2026-05-09 11:01:52 |
| City files | 34 |
Assessment memory
Anonymous assessments help Travel Risk Calculator identify which country and city files deserve deeper review.
| Saved assessments | 0 |
|---|---|
| Average composite | No saved signal yet |
Score layers
Safety categories
Official Government Travel Advisories
Cross-referenced official travel advice from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, normalized to a unified 1–4 risk scale.
Official travel advice differs across governments (spread of 2 risk levels). For example, one ministry recommends normal caution (Level 2) while another recommends avoiding travel (Level 4).
Department of State
Do not travelto Sudan due to risk of unrest, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, landmines, and health threats. The U.S. Embassy in Khartoum suspended its operations …
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice for Sudan. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Global Affairs Canada
Natural disasters and climate section – added information on El Niño
UK content contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Canadian advice provided by Global Affairs Canada under open government terms. US advice provided by the US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Entry Requirements & Local Laws
Official travel advice summary from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
🛂 Entry Requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK who choose to travel against FCDO advice. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Sudan’s current rules for the most common types of travel. The authorities in Sudan set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Sudanese Embassy in the UK. Passport validity requirements To enter Sudan, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive. Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to. You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Summary of UK FCDO advice, updated May 11, 2026 · Full requirements →
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Travel Advisory Level History
Historical official advisory level changes over time.
What Changed This Month in Sudan
Chronological record of verified security, advisory, health, and hazard updates over the past 30 days.
- Jul 3, 2026 GDACS Alert Drought is on going in Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan, Somalia, South Sudan, Chad (orange).
- Oct 2, 2026 CDC Notice Level 1 - Global Dengue (Watch).
- Sep 23, 2026 CDC Notice Level 2 - Global Polio (Alert).
- Oct 7, 2026 Score Change El Geneina risk score moved from 77 to 75 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
- Oct 7, 2026 Score Change El Fasher risk score moved from 79 to 75 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
- Oct 7, 2026 Score Change Ed Daein risk score moved from 77 to 75 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
City Risk Files in Sudan
Showing 34 destination files with city-specific safety data in Sudan, ranked by demand and population.
Khartoum
Tier BKhartoum
El Fasher
Tier BNorth Darfur
Khartoum North
Tier BKhartoum
El Geneina
Tier BWest Darfur
Port Sudan
Tier BRed Sea
Omdurman
Tier BKhartoum
Nyala
Tier BSouth Darfur
Wad Medani
Tier BGezira
Ed Daein
Tier BEast Darfur
Ar Ruseris
Tier BBlue Nile
Kutum
Tier BNorth Darfur
Sawākin
Tier BRed Sea
Kuraymah
Tier BNorthern
Singa
Tier BSennar
El Obeid
Tier BNorth Kordofan
An Nuhūd
Tier BWest Kordofan
Ad Diwem
Tier BWhite Nile
Zalingei
Tier BCentral Darfur
Haya
Tier BRed Sea
Ed Damazin
Tier BBlue Nile
Al Manāqil
Tier BGezira
Atbara
Tier BRiver Nile
Al Qiţena
Tier BWhite Nile
Kūstī
Tier BWhite Nile
Kurmuk
Tier BBlue Nile
Rabak
Tier BWhite Nile
Babanūsah
Tier BWest Kordofan
Berber
Tier BRiver Nile
Umm Badr
Tier BNorth Kordofan
Karmah an Nuzul
Tier BNorthern
Gedaref
Tier BGedaref
Ed Damer
Tier BRiver Nile
Kassala
Tier BKassala
Sannār
Tier BSennar
All towns in Sudan (11 additional local facts pages)
These localities carry verified regional geography, nearest hospitals, airports, and natural hazard records with the country baseline risk score.
Live conditions in Sudan
Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.
Official travel advisory
Level 4 · Do Not Travel
South Sudan - Level 4: Do Not Travel
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Traveller notes from government advice
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 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 11 May 2026. Full advice
Local laws and customs
Personal ID
It is a legal requirement to carry photographic ID, such as a passport, with you at all times.
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.
Ramadan
Sudan is an Islamic country. Respect local traditions, customs, laws and religions. Make sure your actions do not cause offence, especially during the holy month of Ramadan or if you intend to visit religious areas.
Alcohol and drug laws
Non-Muslims are allowed to drink alcohol in Sudan, but not in the presence of Muslims. However, you may still be arrested for drinking alcohol regardless of the circumstances.
There are severe penalties for drug trafficking.
Using cameras in secure areas
Due to the conflict, it is not advisable to take photographs in secure areas in Sudan. Do not take photographs or use…
Read the full UK government advice
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 11 May 2026. Full advice
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK who choose to travel against FCDO advice. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Sudan’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Sudan set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Sudanese Embassy in the UK.
Passport validity requirements
To enter Sudan, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 11 May 2026. Official entry requirements
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Drought is on going in Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan, Somalia, South Sudan, Chad ORANGE · country-wide · 2026-07-03
The Drought notification level is Orange.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 09:34:27 UTC
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-16 07:26:45 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent national headlines were returned for Sudan. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
Automated safety monitor
Recent safety-relevant news for Sudan
Headlines are an early-warning monitor, not risk assessments. Verify material developments with official authorities and the linked publisher.
- General 부모 집 주소 다 안다 … 당사자보다 가족이 4배 더 희생됐다 edaily.co.kr · Oct 16, 2026 01:15 UTC · via GDELT
- General منبر البطانة الحر – لما وراء البحار : بيان تعزية وموقف بشأن ضحايا قصف الطيران للمعدّنين السودانيين على الحدود الشمالية sudanile.com · Oct 15, 2026 22:45 UTC · via GDELT
- General موقع المنجم بالملي ! - سودانايل sudanile.com · Oct 15, 2026 22:45 UTC · via GDELT
- General مصر لا تحتقر إلا الشعب السوداني !! sudanile.com · Oct 15, 2026 22:45 UTC · via GDELT
- General صمت البرهان يزيد الشكوك حول تورطه في قتل المعدّنين sudanile.com · Oct 15, 2026 22:45 UTC · via GDELT
- General نِقوش على جِدار الحرب السودانية ١١ : سيكولوجية الجماهير sudanile.com · Oct 15, 2026 22:45 UTC · via GDELT
- General لحماية السائقين .. تحذيرات مصرية لشاحنات نقل البضائع داخل السودان sudanile.com · Oct 15, 2026 22:45 UTC · via GDELT
- General السودان في قبضة العاهات ( 1 ) sudanile.com · Oct 15, 2026 22:45 UTC · via GDELT
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1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Sudan
The most weather-stable two-month window for Sudan is December–January, when typical daily temperatures run from about 16°C to 31°C and monthly rain averages 0 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include extreme heat in March–October. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Aug 21, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 999 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 333 |
| Fire | 998 |
| General emergency | 999 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sudan safe to visit right now?
Follow the current official advisory. The baseline composite is analytical context and does not weaken that decision. Composite baseline: 82/100 (Extreme risk). Always cross-check with your home country's foreign-ministry advisory within 7 days of departure; the live US State Department advisory is shown above. Last refreshed October 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for Sudan?
The current US State Department advisory level for Sudan is shown in the Live conditions section above and is re-fetched every 6 hours from the official RSS feed. UK FCDO, Canada GAC, and Australia DFAT also publish advisories — for high-stakes trips, cross-check at least one foreign-ministry advisory in addition to your home country's. See our travel advisory guide for how to read each tier system.
Is it safe to visit Sudan in October 2026?
For October 2026, the baseline composite for Sudan is 82/100 (Extreme risk). Live data — advisories every 6 hours, disaster alerts every 30 minutes, health notices every 12 hours, news every hour — is shown in the Live conditions section above. For a personalized risk briefing for your specific trip and traveler profile, use the Travel Risk Calculator linked above.
How are these country-level travel risk scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 from government advisories (US State Dept), crime indices, Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional editorial knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum across nine categories — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (advisories, news, disaster alerts, health notices) is layered on top of the baseline at request time.
Where can I find city-specific safety information for Sudan?
City-specific files for Sudan are listed in the City Risk Files section above. Each city page covers the same nine categories at city scope, plus city-specific scam patterns, transport-hub safety notes, medical-access detail, and (where available) neighborhood-level guidance. Use the header search to find a specific city directly.
When was this page last reviewed?
The baseline scores for Sudan were last reviewed on May 9, 2026. Live intelligence (advisory, disaster alerts, health notices, news) refreshes automatically on the cadences described above.
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
When is the best time to visit Sudan?
December–January is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Sudan is December–January, when typical daily temperatures run from about 16°C to 31°C and monthly rain averages 0 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Sudan?
extreme heat: March–October.
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Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.