It is important to know about customs regulations before traveling to Sudan to avoid legal issues and potential fines. As you know, customs regulations widely depend on the country. Before traveling to (or from) Sudan make sure to check the allowance and limits for the next things:
- Alcohol and tobacco
- Currency
- Medicines (especially those containing drugs)
- Animals
- Cultural artifacts
- Plants, fruits, vegetables and other agricultural products
Check the information below to be sure that you are complying with Sudan customs regulations.
Import regulations in Sudan
Duty-free allowance
- Commodities imported for personal use worth up to €10,000.
- For a list of commodities permitted to be imported, please visit the Republic of Sudan Customs Authority Controls the import of goods for personal use.
Prohibited items
The following are goods which cannot be brought into the country.
- Potassium bromide.
- Gambling instruments.
- Used clothes.
- Used tires.
- Wines.
- Forged currencies and paper used for forging.
- Unregistered creams in the Ministry of Health.
- Tapes containing shameful pictures or immoral printed matters.
- Goods imported from Israel.
Restricted items
These goods are strictly regulated, and in most cases require a permit to be obtained prior to arrival.
- Drugs and medical apparatus and equipments, cosmetics, veterinary medicines and vaccines require a certificate from the National Council for Pharmaceutics and Poisons.
- Books, printed matters, and newspapers require a licence from the National Council for Newspapers and Printed Matters.
- Recorded tapes require a licence from the National Council for Literary and Artistic Works.
- Insecticides require a licence from the National Council for Insecticides.
- Seeds require the following: Certificate of Planting from the Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Quarantine Form (10), Plants Protection Form, International and local examination certificate, and an additional licence from the National Council for Potatoes for the importation of potato seeds.
- Transplants require a licence from the Ministry of Agriculture.
- Space receivers equipment requires a licence from the National Committee for Communication.
- Fishing nets require a certificate from the Ministry of Animal Wealth (fishing grounds).
- Coloured document copiers, coloured faxes and scanners require a licence from the public security administration.
- Spices and peppers require a Plants Protection Form (3) and an Agricultural Quarantine Form (10).
- Measurements and weights require permission from the Metrology and Standards Authority.
- Weapons, ammunitions, explosives, and fireworks require a License of Weapons from the Ministry of Interior.
- Radiant materials require a Licence to Enter from the Nuclear Power Corporation.
- Antique pieces require a Licence from the National Corporation for Antiquities.
- Large electric generators require a licence from the Ministry of Energy and Electricity.
- Used spare parts, instruments, tools, and machines require a stamp of final invoices in the Ministry of Foreign Trade.
- Food stuffs require a Health Certificate from the Ministry of Health - Administration of Environment and Food Protection, and a Certificate of Standardization Corporation.
- The Holy Quran requires permission from the High Council for the Holy Quran - Ministry of Endowments and Religion Affairs.
- Engine oils and gas cylinders require the agreement of the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum General Corporation).
- Live animals require a Health Certificate from the Ministry of Animal Wealth.
- Narcotics are prohibited except those licensed for medical research.
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