Sudan
VERIFIED · MAY 202623 ENTRIESOTHER
Sudan is in Other. Review the laws below before your trip — every entry has a source link, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
Most Western governments strongly advise against all travel. Active civil war since April 2023 between SAF and RSF. Drug penalties severe. Sharia applies. Photography of military restricted.
DO NOT BRING
Apostasy from Islam · Same-sex relations · Drug trafficking · Alcohol consumption
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3 entriesCOMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
- Sudan is not currently safe for tourism — visa issuance is suspended for most countries.
- Distinct from South Sudan (independent since 2011) — different countries.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Civil war between Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since April 2023 — Khartoum heavily damaged; territorial control varies.
- Most Western embassies have closed or operate from outside the country.
- 2020 reforms repealed apostasy death penalty and softened Sharia provisions, but post-coup direction is uncertain.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.