Sudan
Summary
FCDO advises against all travel to 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:
- your name
- your location in Sudan
- your contact details
- if 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 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. Khartoum International Airport is currently closed.
Stay indoors
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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.
British nationals will also have seen that we have now evacuated the embassy due to the specific threat to diplomats. We will no longer be able to provide in-person or in-country consular support. We are running a 24/7 helpline (+44 1908 516666) and encourage British nationals to register your presence in Sudan.
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
There are currently no British consular officials in Sudan.
If you are in Sudan you can contact our 24/7 helpline at:
+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:
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 insurance
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.