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Money & duty free for Sudan

Currency information: 

Sudanese Pound (SDG) = 100 piasters. Notes are in denominations of SDG50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 piasters.

The Sudanese Pound has replaced the Sudanese Dinar, which was phased out on 30 June 2007. 1 Sudanese Pound = 100 Sudanese Dinars = 1,000 old Sudanese Pounds.

Credit cards: 

Due to recent conflicts, it is recommended to bring plenty of cash rather than rely on card transactions in Sudan.

ATM: 

There are limited ATM facilities in Khartoum.

Travellers cheques: 

These are generally not recommended.

Banking hours: 

Sat-Thurs 0830-1200.

Currency restriction: 

The import and export of local currency is prohibited. The import and export of foreign currency is unlimited, subject to declaration.

Currency exchange: 

Currency should be exchanged only at official bureaux de change and banks, and receipts should be retained. There are severe penalties for changing money on the black market.

Sudan duty free

The following items may be imported into Sudan by visitors over 20 years of age without incurring customs duty:

• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 450g of tobacco.
• A reasonable amount of perfume and eau de toilette for personal use.
• A reasonable amount of gifts.

Banned imports: 

The import of goods from Israel is prohibited. Sudan also adheres to the list of prohibited goods drawn up by the Arab League and these include alcoholic beverages. Fresh fruit and vegetables and blank pro-forma invoices may not be imported. Firearms require a permit from the Ministry of Interior. Meat and fish products are prohibited without prior permission from the Ministry of Animal & Fish Resources.

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