Travel advisory · SudanGovernments advise against all travel to Sudan.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice

Areas with warnings

Darfur · avoid all travel · Spain, France, US
Khartoum · avoid all travel · Spain, US
Kordofan · avoid all travel · France, US

Also named by one government: Dinder National Park (Sennar State) (France), Djebel 'Aouînât region (France), Entire country (Spain), Omdurman (US), Sudan–Ethiopia border zone (France), Bir Tawil Trapezoid (UK), Hala'ib Triangle (UK)

Government	Advice	Updated	Read the advice
United Kingdom (FCDO)	Advises against all travel	–	Read the advice
United States (State Dept)	Do not travel to Sudan for any reason	May 15, 2026	Read the advice
Canada (Global Affairs)	Avoid all travel	–	Read the advice
Germany (Auswärtiges Amt)	Vor Reisen nach Sudan wird gewarnt; deutsche Staatsangehörige werden dringend aufgefordert, Sudan zu verlassen	Oct 13, 2026	Read the advice
New Zealand (SafeTravel)	Do not travel	–	Read the advice
France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs)	Formellement déconseillé, ensemble du territoire	–	Read the advice

Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.

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Africa

Sudan

Nubian pyramids at Meroë, Kerma ruins and Red Sea reefs, in a country where civil war has been fought since April 2023.

Start with the essentials Plan a trip to Sudan

Sudan sits in Northeast Africa, with a Red Sea coast and borders with Egypt, Libya, Chad and Ethiopia, among others. Khartoum, the capital and largest city, is where the Blue Nile and White Nile meet to form the Nile. The Kerma civilization flourished near Dongola from about 2500 to 1500 BC, and the Kingdom of Kush ruled from Napata and then Meroë, where Nubian pyramids were built between about 800 BC and 100 AD.

Away from the Nile, much of the north is arid desert, and the far south has savanna where gazelles, elephants and lions live. Coral reefs off the Red Sea coast draw divers. The north is driest outside the June to September rains. Since April 15, 2023, the army and the Rapid Support Forces have fought a civil war that reached Khartoum, and most US and European embassies there closed that year. This page cannot recommend a safe route or trip length, so check current government advice before planning.

Five things to know before Sudan

Read the current travel advisory first
Governments including the UK and US advise against all travel to all or large parts of Sudan. Most travel insurance will not cover you where your government advises against travel. UK travel advice
Check the US advisory as well
The US State Department rates Sudan Level 4, do not travel, because of the armed conflict that began in 2023.
Expect very limited consular help
The British Embassy in Khartoum is closed and UK consular support is severely limited. Many other embassies have also suspended operations.
Check visa rules for your passport before you fly
Almost all visitors need a visa arranged in advance through a Sudanese embassy. Rules can change at short notice, so avoid third-party visa sites. Visas and entry
Read your insurance policy before you book
Look for the clause on government travel advice. Specialist cover for high-risk areas exists but is expensive and often excludes the risks that matter most. Travel insurance

Sudan travel guides

Practical guides from writers who live there.

Egypt

Cairo, the Nile valley and the Red Sea, to the north

Read the guide Aswan

Philae, Nubian villages and Abu Simbel, on the Nile

Read the guide Visas and entry

Embassy visa and yellow fever certificate for Sudan

Read the guide Travel insurance

Why standard policies exclude Sudan during the conflict

Read the guide All of Africa

North and East African guides

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Top places to visit in Sudan

See all attractions in Sudan

Sight · SudanRepublican Palace Museum

Sight · SudanSai Island

Mosque · KhartoumKhartoum Grand Mosque

Museum · KhartoumSudan National Museum

Destinations in Sudan

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CityKhartoumExplore

CityOmdurmanExplore

CityMeroëExplore

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CityPort SudanExplore

When to go

Rainy days

Best

JanuaryClear0 rainy daysHigh31°Low17°Dry, warm
FebruaryClear0 rainy daysHigh33°Low19°Dry, warm
MarchClear0 rainy daysHigh37°Low22°Hot
AprilClear0 rainy daysHigh40°Low25°Very hot
MayClear1 rainy dayHigh42°Low29°Hottest
JuneClear1 rainy dayHigh41°Low30°Very hot
JulyClear4 rainy daysHigh38°Low29°Short rains
AugustClear8 rainy daysHigh36°Low27°Short rains
SeptemberClear3 rainy daysHigh39°Low29°Very hot
OctoberClear1 rainy dayHigh39°Low28°Hot
NovemberClear0 rainy daysHigh35°Low23°Dry, warm
DecemberClear0 rainy daysHigh32°Low19°Dry, mild

Average daily high and low in Khartoum, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

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Right now in Sudan

Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.

Feels like: 34°
Humidity: 28%
Wind: 11 km/h
Chance of rain: 0%

Khartoum

10:36 PM

Monday, November 2

GMT+2

Today39°27°0%Monday: Clear. High 39°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 0%.
Tue39°28°0%Tuesday: Clear. High 39°, Low 28°. Chance of rain 0%.
Wed38°27°0%Wednesday: Clear. High 38°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 0%.
Thu36°26°0%Thursday: Clear. High 36°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 0%.
Fri37°26°0%Friday: Clear. High 37°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 0%.
Sat36°26°0%Saturday: Clear. High 36°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 0%.
Sun35°24°0%Sunday: Clear. High 35°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 0%.

Updated 08:18 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 458.9 SDG

Amount

Converted to

SDG · Sudanese Pound

Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

What's on in Sudan

Big events, festivals and concert tours

Events calendar

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JanuaryTimkatJan 19, 2027

Before you go to Sudan

eSIM for SudanCheck signal before arrivalRead the guide Travel insuranceCheck conflict cover before buyingRead the guide Cash and cardsCheck card and ATM accessRead the guide Where to stayKhartoum, Omdurman, Port SudanRead the guide

Rules for Sudan, checked

Sudan has been in civil war since April 2023. Check the UK government's Sudan travel advice on gov.uk before making any plan.

Most US and European countries closed their embassies in Khartoum in 2023, so consular help may not be available. Check your embassy's current advice.

The Hala'ib Triangle is under Egyptian administration and Abyei is disputed. Check border status before going near either area.

Some old penalties, including public flogging, have been abolished. Confirm current local rules on the UK government's Sudan entry requirements page.

Sudan FAQ

Is it safe to travel to Sudan right now?

Governments including the UK and US advise against all travel to Sudan. Read the current UK and US advisories before making any plans, and check whether your insurance covers you.

Do I need a visa for Sudan?

Yes, almost all visitors need a visa arranged in advance through a Sudanese embassy.

Is the British Embassy in Khartoum open?

No. The UK says the embassy is closed and consular support in Sudan is severely limited.

Will my travel insurance cover Sudan?

Usually not. Most policies exclude countries where your government advises against all travel. Specialist cover exists for work travel but is costly.

What is the climate like in Sudan?

Very hot and dry for most of the year. December to February is the least hot period; May and June often pass 40°C in Khartoum.