COVID-19 Information
Last Updated: December 20, 2022
Travel to the United States of America
As of June 12, 2022, the CDC no longer requires air passengers to show a negative COVID-19 test result, or show documentation of recovery from COVID-19, prior to boarding a flight to the United States. The CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect. For more information see Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers.
Check the CDC website for additional information and Frequently Asked Questions.
All non-immigrant, non-U.S. citizen air travelers to the United States are required to be fully vaccinated and to provide proof of vaccination status prior to boarding an airplane to the United States. This requirement does not apply to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), or immigrants.
Country-Specific Information:
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has not issued a Travel Health Notice for Sudan due to COVID-19, indicating an unknown level of COVID-19 in the country. Your risk of contracting COVID-19 and developing severe symptoms may be lower if you are fully vaccinated with an FDA authorized vaccine. Before planning any international travel, please review the CDC’s specific recommendations for vaccinatedand unvaccinated travelers. For more information on COVID-19 conditions in Sudan, please visit the Federal Ministry of Health’s website and Facebook page.
- Effective August 2, 2022, the Federal Ministry of Health announced the cancellation of all COVID-19 travel regulations imposed on the entry of travelers arriving in Sudan.
- Sudan can conduct COVID-19 tests domestically.
COVID-19 Testing
Are PCR and/or antigen tests available for U.S. citizens in Sudan? Yes.
If so, are test results reliably available within 72 hours? Yes.
- You may find the official updated list of accredited laboratories for COVID-19 testing, on the Federal Ministry of Health Facebook page.
- The delivery method of test results may differ from laboratory to laboratory; however, most laboratories provide physical copies.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information:
Has the Government of Sudan approved a COVID-19 vaccine for use? Yes.
Are vaccines available in Sudan for U.S. citizens to receive? Yes.
- Which vaccines are available in Sudan?
- Johnson & Johnson
- Pfizer
- AstraZeneca
- Sinopharm
- Visit the FDA’s website to learn more about FDA-approved vaccines in the United States.
- The United States Government does not plan to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to private U.S. citizens overseas. Please follow host country developments and guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination.
- Information from the CDC regarding COVID-19 vaccination is available here.
Entry and Exit Requirements:
Are U.S. citizens permitted to enter? Yes.
Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? No
- Effective August 2, 2022, the Federal Ministry of Health announced the cancellation of all COVID-19 travel regulations imposed on the entry of travelers arriving in Sudan.
Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for U.S. citizens to exit Sudan? This depends.
- For passengers departing Sudan, please note that some airlines require proof of a negative COVID-19 test regardless of destination while others will require proof only if required by the destination. We encourage all passengers to check with their airline and destination country for information on testing, vaccination, or other requirements.
Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? Yes.
- The Government of Sudan may conduct temperature checks and other health screening measures.
Movement Restrictions
Is a curfew in place? No.
Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No.
- Interstate and intercity public transportation is fully operational.
Quarantine Information
Are U.S. citizens required to quarantine? No.
Transportation Options
Are commercial flights operating? Yes.
- International and domestic commercial flights are operating.
Is public transportation operating? Yes.
Both intercity public transportation and public transportation between cities and states is fully operational.
Consular Operations
- The Consular Section is offering routine American Citizen Services by appointments for passports, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBAs) and Notarials. Please visitour website to schedule an appointment.
- Please reference the Visa webpage for current immigrant and nonimmigrant visa operating status.
Local Resources
- Federal Ministry of Health
- COVID call center: dial 9090
- WHO Sudan
- Local media press releases and government announcements
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