Sudan – Level 4: Do Not Travel Advisory Issued May 15, 2026

Do not travel

to Sudan due to risk of unrest, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, landmines, and health threats. 

The U.S. Embassy in Khartoum suspended its operations in April 2023 due to the outbreak of armed conflict in Sudan. The U.S. government cannot provide routine or emergency consular services to Americans in Sudan due to the current security situation. Do not travel to Sudan for any reason.

To report an emergency regarding an American in Sudan, contact:

• U.S. Embassy Cairo: +20-2-2797-3300
• From the United States and Canada: Dial +1-888-407-4747 for the U.S. Department of State.
• From elsewhere in the world: Dial +1-202-501-4444 for the U.S. Department of State.

Unrest – Armed Conflict

Armed conflict continues in Sudan. This includes heavy fighting among the Sudanese Armed Forces, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, and various armed militias.

• The situation is violent, volatile, and extremely unpredictable. This is especially true in the Kordofan and Darfur regions, as well as in the capital region, including Khartoum and Omdurman.
• Khartoum International Airport is currently only operating for limited commercial traffic. Commercial service to the Port Sudan International Airport has been limited at times due to drone strikes.
• Electrical and communication disruptions can occur at any time. This includes internet and cell phone service interruptions.

Crime

• Crime, including kidnapping, assault, rape, armed robbery, home invasion, looting, and carjacking, is a common threat throughout the country.
• Checkpoints can appear at any time. Some may be real security checkpoints, but others may be set up so people can steal from travelers. Some checkpoints may be especially dangerous for certain groups of people.

Terrorism

• Members of known terrorist groups and people sympathetic to these groups can attack with little or no warning. They may target foreign and local government facilities, as well as tourist areas.

Landmines

• Landmines are a threat. Much of Sudan is an active war zone. There are widespread reports of unexploded ordnance and landmines posing a threat in Khartoum and elsewhere in the country, even after fighting has ended in those areas.

Health

Medical services in Sudan are extremely limited. Adequate medical treatment for routine and emergency procedures is often not available.

• Even minor health issues could require medical evacuation at the traveler’s expense.
• Make sure you have medical or travel insurance that includes medical evacuation. Review our information on travel insurance.
• Check with your doctor about required vaccines and shots for high-risk exposure before you go to Sudan. Visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest travel health information for Sudan.

Source: https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.sdn.html
Originally Published: May 15, 2026