Sudan Travel Advisory 2026

Current U.S. State Department advisory

Level 4: Do Not Travel

The highest advisory level: do not travel due to life-threatening risks. The U.S. government may have very limited ability to help. Advisory as of May 14, 2026.

Official source: travel.state.gov

US vs UK: how the advice compares

🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov

Level 4· Do Not Travel

Level 4 of 4 · as of May 14, 2026

🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)

Advises against all travel to parts of the country

Last updated May 11, 2026 · gov.uk advice

Latest UK update note: “Updated information on operations in Sudanese airports ('Safety and security' page).”

See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.

Advisory level timeline

May 14, 2026 — current
Level 4: Do Not Travel
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Sudan since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.

Is Sudan safe? What the official advisory says

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.

Condensed from the official State Department advisory of May 14, 2026 — read the full advisory before you travel.

Sudan travel advisory FAQ

What is the current travel advisory level for Sudan?

As of May 14, 2026, the U.S. State Department rates Sudan at Level 4: Do Not Travel. The highest advisory level: do not travel due to life-threatening risks. The U.S. government may have very limited ability to help.

What does Level 4 mean?

Level 4 (Do Not Travel) — The highest advisory level: do not travel due to life-threatening risks. The U.S. government may have very limited ability to help.

When did the Sudan travel advisory last change?

The current advisory was published on May 14, 2026. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.

Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Sudan?

The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: Advises against all travel to parts of the country (last updated May 11, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.