Sudan

Visa requirements for Sudan depend on which passport you hold. Check the Traveller visa tool to see whether your passport needs a visa and, if so, how long you can stay.

November–February was the pre-conflict travel window — Meroe's pyramids at sunrise, Nubian villages along the Nile, and the desert are best in cooler months. The civil war that began in April 2023 has made travel impossible for the foreseeable future.

• Very conservative dress throughout — Sudan is a conservative Muslim country
• Women must cover hair and wear loose, long clothing in public
• Men: long trousers and covered shoulders

• Sudanese hospitality is legendary — tea and conversation with strangers is a cherished tradition
• The pyramids of Meroe (Nubian kingdoms, 700 BCE–350 CE) are among the world's great archaeological wonders — less visited than Egypt's, equally spectacular
• Always seek permission before photographing people

• CRITICAL: Sudan has been in active civil conflict since April 2023 with fighting in Khartoum and Darfur. Do not travel until conditions stabilise and your government's advisory permits.
• Alcohol is completely prohibited
• LGBTQ+ activity is illegal
• Photography of bridges, government buildings, military, and official facilities is prohibited