Is Sudan safe for Black travellers?
Active civil war; do not travel
Why this rating
Sudan is in an active civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. The FCDO advises against all travel and the US is at Level 4, urging citizens to leave. Treatment of Black visitors is irrelevant while the war continues.
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Essentials
- Currency
- SDG (Pound)
- Language
- Arabic + English
- Best time to visit
- Nov-Feb
- Visa
- Visa required for most nationalities.
- Health
- Yellow fever required.
- Emergency
- 999
- Plugs
- Type C, D, F, G · 230 V, 50 Hz
- Driving
- On the right
Know before you go
- FCDO advises against all travel due to ongoing military conflict
- US warns of kidnapping, armed robbery, landmines and collapsed health services
- British and US embassies in Khartoum are closed
Border & airport: Travel not currently advisable — check government advisories.
SafeRoute tip: Do not travel. There is no British or US embassy operating in Khartoum, and consular help is extremely limited.
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Sudan: common questions
Is Sudan safe for Black travellers right now?
SafeRoute rates Sudan 2/100 (avoid: check official advice), last reviewed Sep 2026. Sudan is in an active civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. The FCDO advises against all travel and the US is at Level 4, urging citizens to leave. Treatment of Black visitors is irrelevant while the war continues.
What is the official travel advice for Sudan?
US Level 4 (May 2026); FCDO: advise against all travel. Advice changes, so check GOV.UK foreign travel advice or travel.state.gov before you book.
Do I need a visa to visit Sudan?
Visa required for most nationalities. Rules depend on your passport and change often, so confirm with the official embassy or e-visa site.
What should Black travellers know before going to Sudan?
Do not travel. There is no British or US embassy operating in Khartoum, and consular help is extremely limited. Travel not currently advisable — check government advisories. Key warnings: FCDO advises against all travel due to ongoing military conflict; US warns of kidnapping, armed robbery, landmines and collapsed health services; British and US embassies in Khartoum are closed.
Can I share my own experience of Sudan?
Yes. Create a free SafeRoute profile to post a travel report on Sudan, rate how you were treated and find Travel Twins heading there. It is free, with no paywall.
Editorial summary, not an official safety rating; conditions, visa and health rules can change without notice. Check official advice before you travel, e.g. GOV.UK foreign travel advice or travel.state.gov.