Leaving Sudan as quickly as possible is something that Australians should seriously consider doing. Port Sudan is the terminal that should be used by Australians who are leaving Sudan. From Port Sudan, ferries and ships are setting sail for Jeddah, which is located in Saudi Arabia. Officials from Australia are currently stationed in Jeddah to assist Australians arriving from Port Sudan.
We are conversing directly with registered Australians about the many departure choices available from Port Sudan, including by water and air. Register on the registration site maintained by the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade if you are an Australian citizen currently residing in Sudan (for further information, read the section “Safety”).
The security situation is still precarious, and there is a possibility that the violence will grow with little notice. Always ensure you have a thorough risk assessment before leaving on any route, even during ceasefires. You do it at your peril if you choose to take any form of transportation, including convoys.
Travelling overland, even to border regions, is still fraught with risk. The time you have to wait to cross a border might fluctuate drastically and unexpectedly. Check out our recommendations for safe and enjoyable travel in our neighbouring countries. Land borders between some of our neighbouring countries are currently closed. There is no option to predict when a wall will be shut down.
Always keep a watchful eye out for potential danger. Take the necessary precautionary steps to protect your safety. Keep an eye on the news and do your best to implement our recommendations on Smartraveller. Embassies of other countries in Khartoum are, for the most, inaccessible to general public and have ceased their functions.
Get in touch with your loved ones as early as you can so that you may reassure them that you are fine. Contact the Consular Emergency Centre by calling 1300 555 135 within Australia or +61 2 62613305 from outside the country if you have significant worries about your well-being or the well-being of another Australian.
