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Sudan

  • Khartoum
  • Africa
  • Arabic

At a glance

Sudan: know before you go

At a glance

Capital
Khartoum
Population
40,533,330
Area
1,886,068 km² · 728,215 sq mi
Languages
Arabic, English
Currency
Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Calling code
+249
Drives on the
Right
Internet domain
.sd
Landlocked
No, it has a coastline
More facts
Continent
Africa

Member of

  • African Union
  • Arab League
  • United Nations

Entry requirements

Sudan visa requirements

Sudan entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 2 can enter without a visa, 3 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 192 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.

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Visa-free2 passports

Visa on arrival3 passports

Visa required192 passports

Safety

Sudan safety: is it safe to visit?

Level 4 of 4Do Not Travel

Due to armed conflict, civil unrest, crime, terrorism, and kidnapping

US State Dept, updated November 1, 2025. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.

Questions

Sudan: frequently asked questions

Sudan visa: do I need one?
Sudan entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 2 can enter without a visa, 3 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 192 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Sudan: is it safe to visit?
US State Dept rates Sudan at level 4 of 4. Do Not Travel: Due to armed conflict, civil unrest, crime, terrorism, and kidnapping.
Sudan: what currency is used?
Currency in Sudan: Sudanese Pound (SDG).
Sudan: what language do people speak?
Languages of Sudan: Arabic, English.
Sudan: what is the capital?
The capital of Sudan is Khartoum.

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