Sudan (Travel Restrictions, COVID Tests & Quarantine Requirements)

This page was last updated on 16 December, 2021.

 

At a Glance

Travel Restrictions

Entry For Vaccinated Travelers: Partially Allowed
Tourist Entry: Allowed
Testing: Negative PCR test results is required for all countries.
Quarantine Required: Depends
Quarantine Details: Mandatory quarantine for 14 days required for some countries

Local Restrictions

Lockdown in Effect: Partial
Events: Allowed
Transport: Operational
Shopping: Open
Restaurants and Bars: Open with restrictions
 

Detailed Travel Advisory

Published 02.12.2021
1. Until 27 February 2022, passengers arriving from or who in the past 14 days have transited through Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa or Zimbabwe are not allowed to enter.
2. Passengers arriving from Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, USA or United Kingdom must have a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken at most 96 hours before arrival.
– This does not apply to passengers younger than 8 years.
3. Passengers arriving from a country other than Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, USA or United Kingdom must have a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken at most 72 hours before arrival.
– This does not apply to passengers younger than 8 years.
4. Passengers could be subject to medical screening upon arrival.

 

Detailed Tourist Information

Some commercial flights to Sudan have resumed, but remain limited.

Effective August 18, 2021, and until further notice, the Sudanese Civil Aviation Authority requires all passenger arriving from North/South America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand to possess a certified negative polymerise chain reaction (PCR) test certificate with QR (Quick Response) code dated within 96 hours of arrival. Persons 8 years old and younger are exempt.

Effective August 18, 2021, the Sudanese Civil Aviation Authority requires all passengers, except as noted above, to possess a certified negative polymerise chain reaction (PCR) test certificate with QR (Quick Response) code dated within 72 hours of arrival. Persons 8 years old and younger are exempt.

Please note that airlines and/or countries may require proof of a negative COVID-19 test certificate with QR code for both inbound and outbound passengers. We encourage all passengers to check with their airline regarding testing and other requirements.
 

Lockdown Details

Many cafes, restaurants and markets continue to operate.

Mosques and other places of worship may be open to the public with social distancing and other preventive measures in place.
 

Sources

https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
Data Source: covidcontrols.co