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Sudan is currently in armed conflict (since April 2023) and most governments advise against travel. Normal consular operations are severely disrupted; visa issuance is largely non-functional.
Requires employer sponsorship from a Sudan-registered organization. Due to ongoing conflict, humanitarian and NGO workers are the primary recipients of work permits currently issued.
Sudan requires visas for most nationalities, obtainable through Sudanese embassies abroad. Due to the ongoing civil conflict that began in April 2023, most Western governments advise against all travel to Sudan. Humanitarian and diplomatic personnel may obtain special entry authorizations. The visa and immigration situation is highly disrupted.
Work permits in Sudan are issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Development and require employer sponsorship. Due to the ongoing conflict, most formal employment permit processes have been severely disrupted. NGOs and humanitarian organizations operate under special authorizations from relevant ministries.
Family reunification permits exist in Sudanese immigration law for spouses and dependents, but the current conflict has suspended most normal immigration processing. Humanitarian cases are handled on an ad-hoc basis by available authorities.
Sudan applies income tax on individuals at rates from 5% to 20%. Corporate tax is 35%. VAT equivalent (revenue stamp) is approximately 17%. Sudan has a limited double-tax treaty network. The conflict and international sanctions have significantly impacted tax administration.
Healthcare infrastructure in Sudan has been severely damaged by the conflict. Private hospitals in Khartoum that were operational pre-conflict are either destroyed or shut. Expats in Sudan are strongly advised to maintain evacuation insurance and access to medical facilities in neighboring countries.
International banking access in Sudan is severely limited due to both the conflict and long-standing US sanctions. Sudan has been largely excluded from SWIFT for years. Formal expat banking is effectively unavailable during the current conflict period.
Sudan historically offered investment incentives through the Sudan Investment Authority, with tax holidays and customs exemptions in designated zones. The ongoing conflict has effectively suspended most formal investment programs. The government has expressed intent to attract reconstruction investment once stability is restored.