Travel Vaccines and Advice for Sudan

Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Sudan. The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Sudan: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.

COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for travel to all regions, both foreign and domestic. Check with your local Passport Health clinic if immunization is offered in your area.

Malaria is also present in the country. Antimalarials should be taken before, during and after your trip.

Sudan requires proof of yellow fever vaccination if arriving from a country where the virus is present. Immunization is generally recommended for travel to any area south of the Sahara. Travelers going to only the Sahara or Khartoum may not need immunization.

Meningitis is also a threat to travelers, especially from December to June. Consider meningitis vaccination including protection against meningitis B.

Visit our vaccinations page to learn more. Travel safely with Passport Health and schedule your appointment today by calling or book online now.

American travelers visiting Sudan must have a valid passport and visa for entry. The government of Sudan also requires proof of yellow fever vaccination, if visiting from a country with risk of yellow fever.

Sudan Entry Requirements
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Sources: Embassy of Sudan and U.S. State Department

Travelers must register at the Aliens Department at the Ministry of Interior within three days of arrival. Travel permits are also required for travel more than 16 miles outside of Khartoum or to Darfur.

Exit visas must be obtained at the Aliens Department before leaving the country. There will also be an airport departure tax to pay upon leaving.

Additionally, women and children must receive consent from the father to enter and exit Sudan.

• Damazine – The temperature in Damazine is almost always high, with temperatures almost never going below 60. The rainy season lasts from April to October, with the wettest month being October and the driest September. The warmest month is April and the coolest month is July.
• Geneina – The temperature in Geneina is almost always high, with temperatures reaching 100 in the summer. The warmest month is May and the coolest August. Most rain occurs from April to August. The wettest month is August and the driest month is January.
• Wadi Halfa – The hottest months are from March to November, with temperatures reaching around 105. The warmest month is June and the coolest month is January. The wettest months are May, July, and October, with an average of 1 mm of rain each month.

The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens against traveling to Sudan due to ongoing violent crime and the risk of terrorism in the country.

U.S. citizens should avoid all travel to the Darfur region, Blue Nile, and Southern Kordofan states. Terrorist groups active in the country often target Westerners. Additionally, violent crime, kidnapping, and armed robberies are prevalent.

Those who choose to travel to Sudan should remain vigilant and avoid public gatherings.

In Meroë there are over 200 pyramids, separated into three groups. The pyramids range in size from six to thirty meters high.

Designed in the Nubian style of narrow bases and steep slopes, they served as tombs for royalty and are truly beautiful to see. There are very few tourists around, giving visitors freedom to explore and take pictures to their heart’s content.

Travelers can see hieroglyphics and carvings in many of the tombs’ antechambers or go on one of the many camel rides nearby.

• A money belt – Due to the crime levels in the country, a money belt will allow you to keep your money and passport safe.
• Emergency numbers – In case of emergency have the numbers of the U.S. embassy, local police, and any friends or relatives you may need to contact.
• Plug adapters – Sudan power sockets are type C and D, meaning an adapter is needed when traveling.
• Sunscreen – Sudan is very warm and receives lots of sun. Travelers will likely be outside exploring, making sunscreen a must.

When traveling it is very helpful to find out exactly where the U.S. embassy or consulates are located. Keep the address written down in case you have a legal problem, you lose your passport, or you want to report a crime. Be sure to keep a copy of your passport with you in case you lose the original.

U.S. Embassy Khartoum
P.O. Box 699
Kilo 10, Soba
Khartoum, Sudan
Telephone: (249)(187)-0-(22000)

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