Customs: Visas and yellow fever immunizations are required. Health requirements change; check latest information. Travelers must complete a currency declaration listing all currency and other valuables in their possession. Money should be declared upon entry and exchanged only at official exchange offices or banks. Keep all receipts. Permits are required for photography.

Climate and clothing: Washable, lightweight fabrics, suitable for a desert climate, and conservative styles are recommended. Dry-cleaning facilities are limited in Khartoum and unavailable elsewhere.

Health: Facilities are limited. Water is not potable and should be purified before drinking. Food should be well-cooked. Cholera, typhoid, tetanus, and polio immunizations, gamma globulin shots, and Aralen tablets are recommended.

Telecommunications: Limited international telephone and telegraph service is available in Khartoum and Port Sudan. There is no international direct dial service to Sudan. Sudan is seven time zones ahead of Eastern Standard Time.

Transportation: Sudan is connected by international airlines with Europe, Saudi Arabia, and other countries in Africa. Bookings should be made in advance. Domestic service is available for flights within Sudan. Travel by road or train outside Khartoum is limited. Taxis are available in Khartoum, Port Sudan, and Juba. Visitors require government permission for all travel outside of the Khartoum area.

National holidays: Sudanese government offices are open Saturday-Thursday. The US Embassy is also closed on holidays. Travelers should check ahead for holiday schedule.

Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs, August 1985.