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#CARD:Sudan:Travel\Consular Information
Sudan - Travel Warning
March 3, 1994
U.S. citizens are warned against all travel to Sudan because of potential
violence within the country. Due to continuing security concerns, the U.S.
Department of State has determined that dependents may not accompany
employees assigned to the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum. Travel anywhere outside
the capital city of Khartoum requires the permission of the government of
Sudan.
No. 94-012
This Travel Warning replaces the Travel Warning dated August 21, 1993, to
reflect that dependents are no longer allowed to accompany employees to the
U.S. Embassy in Khartoum.
Sudan - Consular Information Sheet
March 7, 1994
Warning: U.S. citizens are warned against all travel to Sudan because of
potential violence within the country. Due to continuing security concerns,
the U.S. Department of State has determined that dependents may not
accompany employees assigned to the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum. Travel
anywhere outside the capital city of Khartoum requires the permission of the
government of Sudan.
Country Description: Sudan is a large under-developed country in
northeastern Africa. Tourism facilities are minimal.
Entry Requirements: A passport and a visa are required to enter Sudan. The
Sudanese government recommends that malarial suppressants be taken, and that
yellow fever, cholera and meningitis vaccinations be in order. Visas are
not granted in passports showing Israeli visas. Further information
concerning entry requirements may be obtained from the Embassy of the
Republic of the Sudan, 2210 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.
20008. The telephone numbers are (202) 338-8565 to 8570. There is also a
Sudanese Consulate General at 210 East 49th Street, New York, NY, 10017,
telephone (212) 421-2680.
Areas of Instability: Travel in all parts of Sudan is considered
potentially hazardous. Western interests in Khartoum have been the target
several times in recent years of terrorist acts. Civil war persists in
southern Sudan in the three provinces of Upper Nile, Bahr El Ghazal and
Equatoria. Banditry and incursions by southern Sudanese rebels are common
in western Sudan, particularly in Darfur Province along the Chadian and
Libyan borders and in southern Kordofan Province.
Curfew Rules: The government of Sudan has ordered a curfew with rules that
are strictly enforced. Persons who are outside during curfew hours without
authorization are subject to arrest. Curfew hours change frequently. The
U.S. Embassy's Consular Section, some hotel officials and local police can
inform visitors of current curfew hours.
Registration with Local Police: Travelers are required to register with
police headquarters within three days of arrival. Travelers must obtain
police permission before moving to another location in Sudan and must
register with police within 24 hours of arrival at the new location. These
regulations are strictly enforced. Even with proper documentation,
travelers in Sudan have been subjected to delays and detentions by Sudan's
security forces, especially when traveling outside Khartoum. Authorities
expect roadblocks to be respected.
Currency Regulations: Individuals who exchange money at other than an
authorized banking institution risk arrest and loss of funds through
unscrupulous black marketeers.
Photography Restrictions: A permit must be obtained before taking
photographs anywhere in Khartoum, as well as in the interior of the country.
Photographing military areas, bridges, drainage stations, broadcast
stations, public utilities and slum areas or beggars is prohibited.
Infrastructure: Disruptions of water and electricity are frequent.
Telecommunications are slow and often impossible.
Domestic Travel Information: Unforeseen circumstances such as sandstorms
and electrical outages may cause flight delays. The Khartoum Airport
arrival and departure procedures are lengthy. Passengers usually allow
three hours for pre-departure security and other processing at the airport.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use or trafficking in
illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences
and fines.
Registration: U.S. citizens who visit or remain in Sudan, despite the
warning, may register at the U.S. Embassy and obtain updated information on
travel and security.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy is located at Sharia Ali Abdul Latif in
the capital city of Khartoum. The mailing address is P.O. Box 699, or APO
AE 09829. The telephone numbers are 74700 and 74611. The work week is
Sunday through Thursday.
No. 94-024
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated August 21, 1993, to note
that dependents may not accompany employees to the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum.
#ENDCARD