Moving to Sudan from Maldives

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Maldives to Sudan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Maldives to Sudan, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and English. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Maldives to Sudan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MV
1.3
SD
19.6

Maldives performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MV
$2,288
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

MV
21.6
SD
2.6

Maldives generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MV
29.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MV
3.6t
SD
0.4t

Maldives generally does better on environment, though Sudan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MV
17.4
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MV
15.7%
SD
118.7%

Maldives performs better than Sudan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MV
4.1%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MV
$22,400
SD
$2,800

Maldives performs better than Sudan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MV
76.9 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MV
25.7
SD
42.3

Maldives performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Maldives and Sudan. To live, work, or study long-term in Sudan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Sudan's immigration authority.

Maldives passport

Maldives passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Maldives passport holders need a visa to enter Sudan.
Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Maldives

Visa on Arrival
Sudan passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Maldives.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Sudan?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Sudan has 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Sudan safe for expats?

Maldives performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Maldives?

Maldives generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 21.6 in Maldives. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Maldives: 61).

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Maldives, the official language is Maldivian.

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At a Glance

MV SD
Population 390,164 47,958,856
Currency Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages Maldivian Arabic, English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +960 +249
Time zones 1 1