FCDO advises against all travel to Sudan

FCDO advises against travel to Sudan for security reasons.

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.

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Evacuation

The UK Government is currently running evacuation flights to help British nationals to leave Sudan. A renewed 72-hour ceasefire in Sudan is in place and is due to end at midnight Sudan time on 30 April, at which point violence could escalate.

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We can only evacuate British passport holders and immediate family members (spouse/partner and children under 18 years old) who are either non-visa nationals or those with existing UK entry clearance. This is defined as anyone with a valid UK visa / visa vignette in their passport, or a UK Biometric Residence permit.

Seats will be allocated on the basis of vulnerability, starting with family groups with children, the elderly or people with documented medical conditions.

Travel within Sudan is conducted at your own risk and plans may change depending on the security situation.

Port Sudan

We have established an office at the Coral Hotel in Port Sudan (located at what3words: number.rhino.displays). If you are a British National in Port Sudan who needs help to leave Sudan, visit our team who will be able to signpost you to options for departure. You can also contact us on the 24/7 telephone helpline below.

Other exit routes from Sudan

Travelling to Saudi Arabia from Sudan

Ferries are operating from Port Sudan, including to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. Visas are available to British Nationals in Saudi Arabia on arrival for the period of 30 days. Our team is assessing all options available to British nationals to leave from Port Sudan. This page will be updated when they are confirmed. Any British nationals in Port Sudan requiring immediate assistance should contact the 24/7 telephone helpline below. See our Saudi Arabia travel advice for entry requirements.

Travelling to Egypt from Sudan

There are reports of large numbers of people attempting to leave Sudan via the border crossing with Egypt with long queues and difficult conditions. There are two main land border crossings between Egypt and Sudan, at Qustul and Argeen. The nearest town in Sudan to the crossings is Wadi Halfa (30km from border). There is almost no infrastructure at these border crossings. Individuals are currently waiting up to several days to transit the border, with very limited access to food and water. See our Egypt travel advice for entry requirements.

Travelling to Chad, Eritrea, Central Africa Republic or Ethiopia from Sudan

Sudan’s borders with Chad and Eritrea are currently closed.

FCDO advises against all travel to Central African Republic and within 20km of the Ethiopian side of the border with Sudan.

We are continuing to work up options to help British nationals wanting to leave Sudan.

Tell FCDO you’re in Sudan

If you have already registered your presence in Sudan, we will try to contact you. You do not need to contact us again. If you have not registered yet, you should register your presence in Sudan with FCDO.

If you have registered but have now left Sudan, call us on +44 (0)1908 516 666.

British Embassy in Sudan

We have temporarily closed the British Embassy Khartoum. We have established a temporary presence in Port Sudan.

We are severely restricted in our ability to provide in-person or in-country consular support.

Help and support in Sudan

If you are in Sudan you can contact our 24/7 helpline at:

+44 1908 516 666

Select option 2 for consular services for British nationals.

Concern for friends and family

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

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

Malaria risk

Reported malaria cases have increased in Khartoum. See Health.

If you have recently left Sudan, and develop fever or flu-like symptoms, you should seek medical attention straight away and tell them that you have recently left a malarial risk area.

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.

UK Visa and Passport Information

If you are a British national in Sudan, and would like information about applying for UK visas for your family then visit www.gov.uk/apply-to-come-to-the-uk or call UK Visas and Immigration on +44 (0) 2475 389980

If you would like information about applying for a British passport, or would like to check on your passport application, then visit www.gov.uk/overseas-passports or call the passport advice line on +44 (0) 300 222 0000

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.