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Most nationalities require a visa for entry to Sudan. Visitors should be aware that if their passport contains evidence of a visit to Israel, a visa for Sudan will be refused, as will entry to the country even if in possession of a valid visa.
Americans: US nationals require a passport and a visa.
UK nationals: UK nationals require a passport and a visa.
Canadians: Canadians require a passport and a visa.
Australians: Australians require a passport and a visa.
South Africans: South Africans require a passport and a visa.
Irish nationals: Irish nationals
require a passport and a visa.
New Zealanders: New Zealand nationals require a passport and a visa.
Health
Visitors should ensure they are vaccinated against yellow fever, typhoid, tetanus, polio, measles, hepatitis A and meningococcal meningitis. A yellow fever certificate is required by those arriving from an infected country. Malaria is rife, more so in the south of the country, and dengue fever occurs, so precautions against mosquito bites should be taken. There is also currently an outbreak of Rift Valley Fever, spread by mosquitoes, which has killed over 90 people so far. Cholera outbreaks occur. Water and food-borne diseases are common and travelers should purify drinking water and carry anti-diarrhoeal drugs. AIDS is a growing problem. Medical facilities in Khartoum are adequate for routine problems, but the war has resulted in shortage of many medicines and hospital equipment; visitors should ensure they have comprehensive medical insurance, which should include evacuation by air ambulance.
Safety
The Comprehensive Peace Agreement was signed in January 2005, which has effectively brought to an end the 40-year civil war between the Muslim-dominated north and the non-Muslim south, but some areas remain tense and travel to the south is not recommended for the time being. Travelers to Khartoum should be aware of a heightened threat of terrorism to Western interests. All unnecessary travel to Darfur should be avoided due to the current conflict and unstable security situation, and all travel to the Eritrean border should be avoided. Travel south of Juba is also not advisable. The crime rate is relatively low in Khartoum and other large northern cities, but banditry in Darfur is widespread.
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