Travel Facts
US State Dept Travel Advisory
The US State Department currently recommends US citizens DO NOT TRAVEL due to armed conflict, civil unrest, crime, terrorism, and kidnapping.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html
Passport/Visa Requirements
For the latest passport and visa requirements for this country, please consult the U.S. State Department’s “Learn About Your Destination” search tool, available through the link below.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.html
US Embassy/Consulate
[249] (187)-0-(22000); US Embassy in Khartoum, PO Box 699, Kilo 10, Soba, Khartoum, Sudan; ACSKhartoum@state.gov; https://sd.usembassy.gov/
LGBTQIA+ Travelers
Telephone Code
249
Local Emergency Phone
Police 999, Medical Assistance 333
Vaccinations
The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Sudan: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, COVID-19, and influenza.
http://www.who.int/
Climate
Hot and dry; arid desert; rainy season varies by region (April to November)
Currency (Code)
Sudanese pounds (SDG)
Electricity/Voltage/Plug Type(s)
230 V / 50 Hz / plug types(s): C, D
Major Languages
Arabic, English, Nubian, Ta Bedawie, Fur
Major Religions
Sunni Muslim, small Christian minority
Time Difference
UTC+3 (8 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
Potable Water
Opt for bottled water
International Driving Permit
Suggested
Road Driving Side
Right
Tourist Destinations
Gebel Barkal & Napata; Archaeological Sites of the “Island of Meroe”; Sanganeb Marine National Park & Dungonalo Bay on Mukkawar Island
Major Sports
Soccer, basketball, track and field
Cultural Practices
The Sudanese are generally stoic people and private about their emotions. There is a dominant cultural norm that expects individuals to hide when they are in pain or struggling. Resilience, self- restraint and physical courage are admired.
Tipping Guidelines
Tipping is not customary.
Souvenirs
Ebony carved items, basketwork, tribal art, gold and silver jewelry, spices
Traditional Cuisine
Ful Medames — a vegetarian dish typically made with fava beans and served with toppings such as tomatoes, greens, feta, red onions, hard-boiled eggs, or shata (hot sauce)
Please visit the following links to find further information about your desired destination.
World Health Organization (WHO) - To learn what vaccines and health precautions to take while visiting your destination.
US State Dept Travel Information - Overall information about foreign travel for US citizens.
To obtain an international driving permit (IDP). Only two organizations in the US issue IDPs:
American Automobile Association (AAA) and American Automobile Touring Alliance (AATA)
How to get help in an emergency?
Contact the nearest US embassy or consulate, or call one of these numbers:
from the US or Canada - 1-888-407-4747 or from Overseas - +1 202-501-4444
Page last updated: Wednesday, June 26, 2024
