Destination guide

Sudan visa requirements

For United Kingdom passport holders

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Entry requirements

Visa required

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Do I need a visa to visit Sudan with a United Kingdom passport?

Visa required

Key entry notes

  • The UK government advises against all travel to Sudan due to the ongoing military conflict in Khartoum and other parts of the country, widespread violent crime, and a high threat of terrorism, kidnapping, enforced disappearances, and unlawful arrest.
  • Khartoum International Airport is closed.
  • While Port Sudan Airport is the only civilian airport operating international flights, it is subject to drone attacks and at high risk of intermittent closure.
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  • The British Embassy in Khartoum is closed, and consular support in Sudan is severely limited, with no in-person assistance available.
  • The UK government is no longer evacuating people from Sudan, and any attempts to leave the country are at the individual's own risk.

Data refreshed 06 Sep 2026

At a glance

Travel basics

Region
Northern Africa
Capital
Khartoum
Languages
Arabic, English
Currency
SDG
Time zones
UTC+03:00
Area
1,886,068 km2
Population
38,435,252
Gini index
35.3