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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Sudan
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Sudan - Travel Warning
January 30, 1995
U.S. citizens are warned against all travel to Sudan because of
potential violence within the country. Travel anywhere outside the
capital city of Khartoum requires the permission of the government
of Sudan.
No. 95-003
This Travel Warning replaces the Warning dated March 3, 1994, to
delete information concerning ordered departure of all U.S.
Government dependents.
Sudan - Consular Information Sheet
February 1, 1995
Warning: U.S. citizens are warned against all travel to Sudan
because of potential violence within the country. 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 thru 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. Telephone numbers are 74700 and 74611.
The work week is Sunday through Thursday.
No. 95-015
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated March 7, 1994,
to delete the restriction relating to dependents of employees
assigned to the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum.
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