Moving to Ireland from Sudan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Sudan to Ireland. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dublin averages 56°F vs 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Sudan to Ireland, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
673 ↑ 14% vs 2015

people born in Sudan live in Ireland · UN DESA

Who's moving to Ireland?

Top countries of origin for Ireland's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
IE
2.8

Ireland performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SD
$28
IE
$8,772
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.6
IE
40.6

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SD
70.0
IE
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
IE
6.0t

Sudan generally does better on environment, though Ireland leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SD
0.1
IE
32.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SD
118.7%
IE
22.2%

Ireland performs significantly 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

SD
11.4%
IE
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
IE
$115,600

Ireland generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SD
67.1 yrs
IE
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
IE
3.5

Ireland performs significantly better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: Sudan Chamber of Taxation, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Khartoum Rain: 4.8 in/yr (121 mm)
99° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

Dublin Rain: 29.8 in/yr (758 mm)
56° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Dublin
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 49°/37°F (10°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 59°/44°F (15°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 66°/52°F (19°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 51°/41°F (11°/5°C)
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Month Khartoum Dublin
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority, Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Ireland

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

Ireland passport holder visiting Sudan

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Ireland?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Ireland has 32.1 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 Ireland safe for expats?

Ireland performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Ireland compared to Sudan?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 40.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Ireland, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Ireland scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

What's the weather like in Ireland compared to Sudan?

The average high temperature in Dublin is 56°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Dublin receives around 29.8 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Ireland?

The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.

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At a Glance

SD IE
Population 47,958,856 5,275,004
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Euro (€)
Languages Arabic, English English, Irish
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +249 +353
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112