Foreign travel advice

Sudan

Summary

The FCDO advise against all travel to the whole country.

Still current at:
2223 April 2023
Updated:
2223 April 2023
Latest update:
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FCDO advises against all travel to Sudan.

Sudan

FCDO advises against travel to Sudan for security reasons.

Tell FCDO you’re in Sudan

We advise British nationals to register your presence in Sudan. You will get regular messages from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. You will be asked to provide:

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  • Youryour location in Sudan
  • Youryour contact details
  • Ifif the security environment allows, whether you would want to leave or remain in Sudan

Please complete this form even if you have already contacted us.us by a different channel. If you cannot use this form, call +44 1908 516666.  If you are in the UK, call 020 7008 5000.

Security situation in Sudan

We are closely monitoring the situation in Khartoum and other parts of Sudan where there are ongoing military clashes. There is now fighting in various locations across Sudan.

Stay Indoorsindoors

We advise all British nationals in Sudan to stay indoors. Khartoum International Airport is currently closed.

Make sure you have up-to-date travel documents and visas in case you need to leave at short notice.

British nationals may be aware of unverified reports of independent convoys planning to depart Khartoum towards Port Sudan. The British Embassy has no involvement with these convoys and any British nationals who attempt to travel in one would do so at their own risk.  Our ability to provide in-person consular support remains severely restricted.

Monitor this travel advice and other media as the situation is changing fast. You can also get email notifications when this travel advice is updated.

Help and support in Sudan

FCDO support for British nationals in Sudan is severely limited.

If you are in Sudan and need help, you can contact us 24/7 by calling:24/7:

  • 0156 77 5500 (+249 156 77 5500 from outside Sudan), or

    +44 1908 516666

You may hear a telephone message stating that our offices are closed. If so, stay on the line and select the option for ‘calling about an emergency involving a British national’ to speak to us.

Concern for friends and family

If you’re in the UK and worried about a British person in Sudan, call:Sudan:

  • Telephone 020 7008 5000

You can also submit a written enquiry, or contact us on Twitter or Facebook.

Contact your travel provider and insurer

Contact your travel provider and your insurer. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.

Travel Insuranceinsurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and potential expenses in an emergency.

Overseas business risk

The Overseas Business Risk service offers information and advice for British companies operating overseas on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.

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