Sudan Entry Requirements for U.S. Citizens

Entry Requirements for U.S. Citizens: Sudan

Note: 2Due to ongoing conflict and instability, entry procedures are subject to abrupt changes - check with the Embassy of Sudan in Washington, D.C. or the U.S. Department of State before attempting travel.

Passport & Visa Requirements

• Passport validity: Your U.S. passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry.
• Blank pages: At least two blank pages are required for visas and entry/exit stamps.
• Visa requirement: U.S. citizens must have a visa to enter Sudan.
• Visa issuance: Visas must be obtained in advance from a Sudanese embassy or consulate. Visa on arrival is not available. A letter of invitation from a Sudanese host is usually required.

Entry Procedures

• Arrival points: Most international arrivals are via Port Sudan International Airport. Khartoum International Airport is currently closed due to conflict.
• Registration requirement: All foreign nationals must register with the Sudanese Ministry of Interior Aliens Registration Office within 3 days of arrival.
• Travel permits: Special travel permits are required to travel outside major cities or to certain regions.
• Entry restrictions: Entry may be denied to travelers with evidence of prior travel to Israel in their passport.

Health & Vaccinations

• Yellow fever: A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if arriving from or transiting through a country with yellow fever risk.
• Routine vaccinations: No other vaccinations are mandated, but travelers should be up to date on MMR, polio, tetanus, hepatitis A/B, and typhoid.
• Medical care: Medical facilities are extremely limited and emergency care is unreliable. Travelers should carry prescription medications and comprehensive medical evacuation insurance.

Traveling with Minors

• Parental authorization: No published special entry requirements exist, but a notarized parental consent letter is strongly recommended if a child is traveling alone or with only one parent.

Additional Restrictions & Considerations

• Security advisory: The U.S. Department of State currently has a Level 4: Do Not Travel advisory for Sudan due to armed conflict, civil unrest, terrorism, kidnapping, and crime.
• Currency declaration: Travelers must declare if carrying over the equivalent of ?10,000 in cash or monetary instruments.
• Exit visa: U.S. citizens must obtain an exit visa from Sudanese immigration authorities before departing Sudan.
• Overstays: Overstaying your visa can result in fines, detention, and delays in obtaining an exit visa.