First published 9/19/2026, 10:06:15 AM · Last updated 9/28/2026, 4:07:59 PM

U.S. Travel Advisory: Sudan — Level 4 (Do Not Travel)

The U.S. Department of State advises U.S. citizens not to travel to Sudan due to ongoing armed conflict, heavy fighting among the Sudanese Armed Forces, the Rapid Support Forces, and various militias, and risks including crime, kidnapping, terrorism, landmines, and health threats. The U.S. Embassy in Khartoum suspended operations in April 2023; routine and emergency consular services are not available in-country.

Categories: geopolitics-and-conflicts, travel-and-transportation, public-health

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 9/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 9/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 9/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 9/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 1/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Widespread armed conflict and insecurity in Sudan pose immediate risks to civilians, foreign nationals, and travelers; the suspension of embassy operations limits consular support and emergency assistance.

Location

Sources

Sudan - Level 4: Do Not Travel

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