Do Not Travel
“Do not travelto Sudan due to risk of unrest, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, landmines, and health threats. The U.S.”
Updated Fri, 15 May 2026
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Is Sudan safe? 🇸🇩
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As of October 2026, Sudan scores 13/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index — verdict: elevated risk — reconsider. The U.S. State Department rates Sudan Level 4: Do Not Travel. Of the 4 Sudan destinations assessed, Khartoum scores highest (20/100), while Salmīyah scores lowest (15/100).
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Sudan 🇸🇩
Sudan · Assessed 25 October 2026
13
/ 100
Elevated risk — reconsider
Safer than ~3% of countries
Score capped at 20 — Level 4 advisory — "Do Not Travel". No other indicator can raise the score above this.
What drives this score
Crime25/100ElevatedCrime index 45.6 / 100
Sentiment13/100ElevatedExtremely Negative
Advisories0Elevated
Stability35Elevated
Health63Fair
01 · Official Guidance
Advisories
Elevated
Advises against all travel to parts of the country
“Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against travel FCDO advises against all travel to Sudan because of the ongoing military conflict in Khartoum and other parts of the country.”
Updated 2026-10-07T10:14:42Z
Full advisory →Avoid all travel
“Canada's official risk level for Sudan: avoid all travel.”
Updated 2026-10-13T14:30:27.2592229-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Crime
Elevated
Mugging & robbery risk
Severe risk
12
City SignalCity Web Research
Pickpocketing & theft risk
Severe risk
40
City SignalCity Web Research
Visitor safety sentiment
0 / 100 (Extremely Negative)
0
City SignalCity Web Research
Homicide rate
5.1 / 100kHomicide rate · per 100kJapan0.2Switzerland0.6World avg5.2United States5.8Brazil19.3South Africa43.7
65
Robbery / mugging
SevereViolent crimes, home invasions, carjackings, and abductions are frequent occurrences due to collapsed rule of law and active conflict.
Pickpocketing
SevereWhile specific pickpocketing data is scarce, the general breakdown of security and widespread crime makes petty theft a significant risk alongside more serious offenses.
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03 · Environment
Health & Air
Fair
04 · Institutions
Stability
Elevated
05 · Field Research
Current Situation
Elevated
Traveller sentiment score
Extremely Negative
13/100
Reported feel0Extremely Negative
Robbery risk12Severe risk
Pickpocket risk40Severe risk
All official government advisories are 'Do Not Travel,' indicating a complete lack of confidence in the safety of Sudan for visitors.
No, Sudan is not safe for travelers.
Sudan is currently experiencing a devastating nationwide civil war, making it extremely dangerous. All major governments strongly advise against any travel due to active conflict, widespread crime, and collapsed rule of law. Travel insurance will likely be invalidated.
Recent developments
- Oct 2026A drone strike on a market in the disputed Abyei region killed at least 153 people.— Reuters
- Oct 2026Sudanese legal amendments put journalists at risk of the death penalty.— The New Arab
- May 2026The U.S. Department of State updated its Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory for Sudan, citing unrest, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, landmines, and health threats.— U.S. Department of State
Common scams
- Scams involving individuals impersonating airport or immigration staff demanding payment for fake border fees or expedited services.
Full briefing
Sudan is currently experiencing a severe and active civil war, making it an extremely dangerous destination for any traveler. Multiple governments, including the U.S., UK, and Canada, have issued 'Do Not Travel' advisories, citing widespread armed conflict, unrest, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, and health threats. The rule of law has collapsed in many regions, with armed factions and bandit groups operating without restraint, leading to frequent violent crimes, home invasions, carjackings, and abductions.
Recent reports highlight the extreme danger, with a drone strike in the Abyei region in October 2026 killing over 150 people. The conflict, ongoing since April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, has devastated population centers and displaced millions. Even areas considered relatively more stable, like Port Sudan, are subject to rapid changes in conditions, including drone incursions and curfews.
Given the pervasive conflict and breakdown of security, any form of travel to Sudan is strongly discouraged. If travel is absolutely unavoidable, it is critical to register with your embassy immediately upon arrival and be aware that travel insurance will likely be invalidated. Travelers should also be vigilant for scams, such as individuals impersonating airport or immigration officials demanding payment for fake services.
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06 · Destinations
Sudan destinations by safety score
#1🇸🇩KhartoumHigh Risk · updated 18 October 202620#2🇸🇩KassalaHigh Risk · updated 17 October 202620#3🇸🇩Port SudanHigh Risk · updated 13 October 202620#4🇸🇩SalmīyahHigh Risk · updated 13 October 202615
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07 · Questions
Sudan safety FAQ
Is Sudan safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Sudan Level 4 of 4 — Do Not Travel. On our composite index Sudan scores 13/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 25 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Sudan?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Khartoum currently scores highest at 20/100 (High Risk). Salmīyah scores lowest at 15/100.
Where does this Sudan safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.