COVID-19 Travel: Traveling to Sudan

Traveling to Sudan during the COVID-19 pandemic? Here are a few things you need to know:

Highlights

Entry: Allowed/open for all, including tourists
Testing: Negative PCR test results is required for all countries
Quarantine: Mandatory quarantine for 14 days required for some countries
Lockdown in effect: No
COVID-19 restrictions: Wearing masks and social distancing
COVID-19 cases: 35,071 cases, 27,949 recoveries, 2,568 deaths (as of 20 May 2021)
Vaccinations: AstraZeneca and Sinopharm

Travel to and from Sudan is open for all, residents and visitors alike. However, like many other countries, a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test result taken at most three calendar days (96 hours) before travel is required for entry into Sudan from all countries. The test result must have a barcode, a stamp, a signature or a QR code. This applies to those at the age of two and older.

Lockdown

Sudan is currently not in lockdown. The country is operating normally as schools, universities, work, cafes, restaurants and markets continue to operate. Mosques and other places of worship may be open to the public. However, the wearing of masks, social distancing and other preventive measures are in place in the country.

Quarantine

Quarantine is mandatory for people coming from or transiting from some countries and for a period of 14 days at home. According to the Sudanese Civil Aviation Authority passengers who originate from or transit through the UK, South Africa, and the Netherlands must possess a certified negative PCR test certificated dated within 72 hours of arrival.  These passengers are subject to a mandatory 14-day home quarantine.

As of 19 May 2021, entry has been prevented for all travellers arriving directly from India or through any other country after having visited India in the past 14 days. In addition, passengers arriving from Egypt or Ethiopia must have a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken at most 72 hours before arrival, and are subject to a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival.

Taking the PCR test in Sudan

There are many government and private laboratories and hospitals in Sudan, providing PCR tests. Taking a PCR test for health purposes is free; however, there is a charge to take a PCR test for travel. Prices for a PCR test for travel vary.

PCR tests are available at The National Laboratory for Public Health, Central Laboratory – Army Hospital, Ribat Hospital Laboratory, Al Amal Hospital, Taif Medical Center laboratory, Al Borg Medical Laboratories, Fedal Hospital Laboratory, Royal Care Hospital Laboratory, Alyaa Hospital Laboratory, Future Hospital Laboratory and more. View the full list here.

Vaccinations

As of March 2021, the vaccines are available in Sudan are AstraZeneca and Sinopharm. The vaccines are available to those who meet the current prioritisation guidelines: health care workers and people above 45 years old with chronic medical conditions, living in areas with high transmission or anticipated high transmission.

Vaccines are available in Khartoum, Khartoum North (Bahry), Omdurman, Eastern Nile State, Um Bada, Jabal Awliya and other municipalities. In Khartoum, vaccines are currently available at Royal Care Hospital and a few other other leading hospital in Sudan.

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