Moving to Sudan from Mauritania
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Mauritania to Sudan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Mauritania to Sudan.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Mauritania to Sudan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Mauritania performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritania leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Mauritania generally does better on environment, though Sudan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Mauritania performs better than Sudan across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Mauritania generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Mauritania performs better than Sudan across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2022), The World Factbook (2009–2023), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Finance (2016), Sudan Chamber of Taxation (2015). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritania 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.
Mauritania passport holder visiting Sudan
Visa Required
Sudan passport holder visiting Mauritania
Visa Online (e-Visa)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?
Mauritania performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Mauritania?
Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 2.6 in Mauritania. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritania: 40).
What language do they speak in Sudan?
The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Mauritania, the official language is Arabic.
