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The Sudanese authorities refuse entry and transit to nationals of Israel and holders of passports that contain visas for Israel (either valid or expired).

Passport valid for at least six months required by all.

Required by all except:
(a) nationals of the Syrian Arab Republic resident in the Syrian Arab Republic;
(b) those continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within six hours, provided holding confirmed onward tickets and documents.

Tourist, Business or Transit: £53. Please note that the cost is £23 for Sudanese passport holders.

Tourist or Business: One month from the date of issue. Transit: One to seven days.
Visits may be extended through the Passport, Immigration and Nationality Office in Khartoum, Sudan.

Consular section at Embassy; see Passport/Visa Information.

(a) Three completed application forms (if applying for a transit visa, the country of destination after Sudan should be indicated, together with the anticipated date of arrival and departure from Sudan). (b) Three passport-size photos. (c) Fee, payable by postal order or company cheque only. (d) Letter or invitation from contact in Sudan.* (e) Passport valid for six months from date of entry, with no Israeli visas or immigration stamps affixed (if applying for a transit visa, applicant’s passport should be duly endorsed for permission to enter the next country of destination after Sudan). (f) Cholera and yellow fever vaccinations are recommended. (g) A self-addressed envelope, if applicable. (h) Authentic documents from the travel agent proving reservations for a return ticket or a bank statement confirming financial capability for the trip or if travelling on business, a letter of invitation from the sponsoring company stating purpose of trip, duration of stay, financial responsibility and references in Sudan.

*It is advisable that all business visitors have an invitation letter/fax from the Sudanese government when applying for a visa. A private company inviting an individual to work in Sudan needs to photocopy the first page of their passport and apply on their behalf with it to the Interior Ministry for initial approval. International Organisations need to get approval from the Foreign Affairs Ministry in Sudan. Contact the Consular section at Embassy for further information; see Passport/Visa Information.

Up to four weeks.

Enquire at Embassy.

Special permits are required for all travel outside Khartoum. These can be obtained from the Passport and Immigration Office, Ministry of Interior, Khartoum. Travellers staying in Sudan for longer than three days must report to the police.

Embassy of the Republic of Sudan in the UK
3 Cleveland Row, St James’s, London SW1A 1DD, UK
Tel: (020) 7839 8080. Fax: (020) 7839 7560 or 7839 6009 (visa section).
Website: www.sudan-embassy.co.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1600 (general enquiries); Mon-Fri 0930-1600 (visa section).

Embassy of the Republic of Sudan in the USA
2210 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 338 8565.
Website: www.sudanembassy.org

PO Box 13226, Khartoum, Sudan
Tel: (183) 472 604 or 471 329.

3 Cleveland Row, St James’s, London SW1A 1DD, UK
Tel: (020) 7839 8080.
Website: www.sudan-embassy.co.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1600 (general enquiries); Mon-Fri 0930-1600 (visa section).

2210 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 338 8565.
Website: www.sudanembassy.org

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The risk of yellow fever is primarily in the equatorial south. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over one year of age from infected areas, and may be required from travellers leaving Sudan. Those countries and areas formerly classified as endemic zones are considered by the Sudanese authorities to be infected areas. Travellers arriving from non-endemic zones should note that vaccination is strongly recommended for travel outside the urban areas, even if an outbreak of the disease has not been reported and they would normally not require a vaccination certificate to enter the country.

Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is no longer a condition of entry to Sudan. However, cholera is a serious risk in the country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness; see the Health appendix.

Vaccination against typhoid is advised.

Malaria risk, predominantly in the malignant falciparum form, exists throughout the year throughout the country. In the north, the risk is seasonal and low. It is higher along the Nile south of Lake Nasser and in the central and southern part of the country. The Malaria risk on the Red Sea coast is very limited. High resistance to chloroquine and resistance to sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine has been reported. The recommended prophylaxis is mefloquine.

All water should be regarded as a potential health risk. Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled. Avoid dairy products which are likely to have been made from unboiled milk. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Pork, salad and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.

Bilharzia (schistosomiasis) is present. Avoid swimming and paddling in fresh water; swimming pools which are well chlorinated and maintained are safe. Visceral leishmaniasis especially occurs in eastern and southern Sudan. Vaccination is strongly recommended. The disease is transferred through sandflies which live mainly on river banks and in wooded areas.
The transmission rate of trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) is high, with a significant risk of infection for travellers visiting rural areas in the south of the country. Hepatitis A, B and E, diphtheria and meningococcal meningitis are also present. Dracunculiasis is prevalent in the south. Shigellosis was detected in North Dafur in June 2004, in the Abu Shoak Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp, which has a population of 40,000: there were 11 deaths. Ebola was recently detected and contained in Yanbio in south Sudan. Tetanus and Giardia Amoebiasis also occur. HIV/AIDS is becoming an ever-growing problem.
Rabies is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. For more information, consult the Health appendix.

Medical treatment may be free at certain establishments but health insurance is essential and should include cover for emergency repatriation. Medical facilities are very limited, particularly outside Khartoum.

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2006-June 2007 period.
Jan 1 2006 Independence Day. Jan 10 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Jan 31 Islamic New Year. Mar 3 National Unity Day. Apr 6 Uprising Day. Apr 11 Al-Mowlid Al Nabawi (Birth of the Prophet). May 25 May Revolution Anniversary. Jun 30 Revolution Day. Oct 23 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Dec 25 Christmas Day. Dec 31 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
Jan 1 2007 Independence Day. Jan 20 Islamic New Year. Mar 3 National Unity Day. Apr 6 Uprising Day. Mar 31 Al-Mowlid Al Nabawi (Birth of the Prophet). May 25 May Revolution Anniversary. Jun 30 Revolution Day.

Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may last anything from two to 10 days, depending on the region. For more information, see the World of Islam appendix.