Moving to Sudan from Republic of the Congo

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Republic of the Congo to Sudan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Republic of the Congo to Sudan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CG
8.4
SD
19.6

Republic of the Congo 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

CG
$209
SD
$28
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CG
1.7
SD
2.6

Sudan performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CG
66.0
SD
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CG
1.3t
SD
0.4t

Republic of the Congo 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

CG
0.0
SD
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CG
0.0%
SD
118.7%

Republic of the Congo generally does better on infrastructure, though Sudan leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CG
20.1%
SD
11.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CG
$6,200
SD
$2,800

Republic of the Congo generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CG
62.1 yrs
SD
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CG
47.9
SD
42.3

Republic of the Congo generally does better on family life, though Sudan leads in life expectancy.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Republic of the Congo 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.

Republic of the Congo passport

Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Republic of the Congo passport holders need a visa to enter Sudan.
Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Republic of the Congo

Visa Required
Sudan passport holders need a visa to enter Republic of the Congo.

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?

Republic of the Congo performs better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sudan compared to Republic of the Congo?

Sudan performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Sudan, compared to 1.7 in Republic of the Congo. Sudan scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Republic of the Congo: 41).

What language do they speak in Sudan?

The official languages in Sudan are Arabic and English. In Republic of the Congo, the official languages are French, Kikongo and Lingala.

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At a Glance

CG SD
Population 5,546,307 47,958,856
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala Arabic, English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +242 +249
Time zones 1 1