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General Information
USEFUL INFORMATION
FOR TRAVELLERS
Health Regulations
A foreign visitor to Sudan must provide on arrival
an official health certificate for AIDS and ebola and
a valid international certificate of vaccination. This
should include vaccination against yellow fever and
cholera if arriving from areas where these diseas-
es are endemic. Infants who are younger than six
months old must provide an AIDS health certificate.
Driving Licence and Permits
Vehicles are driven on the right hand side in Sudan.
Foreigner residents are subject to the same driving
regulations as Sudanese citizens. A Sudanese driv-
ing licence could be obtained on passing a driving
test or by exchanging a driving licence obtained in
another country.
Foreigners are not allowed to drive public transport
vehicles such as buses or taxis. A tourist entering the
country in a personal vehicle can drive it for a maxi-
mum of 90 days without licensing it with the Traffic
Department, provided that it has a comprehensive in-
surance coverage or is insured immediately on arrival
in Sudan, and has a licence issued in their country of
origin. After this time they must exchange their licence
for a Sudanese or an International Driving Licence,
which have unlimited validity.
Motoring
Permission for motors should be requested from the
Ministry of Interior Relations, Department of Pass-
ports and Immigration. Motorists must pay a deposit
or submit a letter of guarantee signed by a bank, a
business firm or a Sudanese citizen. Permission to
motor in or throughout Sudan is not granted to fewer
than two vehicles. Most roads in Sudan are fit for
motoring in the dry season only (November to May).
Motorists are therefore advised to enquire about the
condition of the roads before attempting to travel.
Visa Requirements and Extensions
Foreign nationals visiting Sudan for a period exceed-
ing three days must take their passports to the Al-
iens Registration Office within that time. Hotel man-
agement staff can usually organise this; those who
would rather do it themselves should take a photo-
copy of their passport, two passport photos and 130
SDG (approximately US$55). Travel permits are
available at the same office for those who wish to
journey outside Khartoum.