Moving to Oman from Sudan

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Sudan to Oman — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Sudan to Oman, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
19,879 ↑ 28% vs 2015

people born in Sudan live in Oman · UN DESA

Who's moving to Oman?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Sudan and Oman stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
OM
11.0

Oman performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SD
$28
OM
$1,444
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.5
OM
19.9

Oman 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

SD
70.0
OM
104.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
OM
18.6t

Sudan performs better than Oman across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SD
0.1
OM
11.1
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SD
118.7%
OM
116.7%

Oman performs significantly better than Sudan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SD
11.4%
OM
3.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$1,165
OM
$19,947

Oman performs significantly better than Sudan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SD
66.5 yrs
OM
80.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.9
OM
8.3

Oman performs significantly 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), Sudan Chamber of Taxation (2015), Ministry of Finance, Oman (2016). How we calculate this

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

Muscat Rain: 3.5 in/yr (90 mm)
91° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Muscat
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 81°/65°F (27°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 100°/82°F (38°/28°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 97°/83°F (36°/28°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 87°/70°F (31°/21°C)
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Month Khartoum Muscat
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority, Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Oman

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Sudan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Oman.
Oman passport

Oman passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Oman 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 Oman?

With 11.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Oman can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Sudan and Oman.

Is Oman safe for expats?

Oman performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Oman compared to Sudan?

Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 19.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Oman, compared to 2.5 in Sudan. Oman scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Muscat is 91°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Muscat receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Oman?

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

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At a Glance

SD OM
Population 51,662,147 5,494,691
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Omani Rial (OMR)
Languages Arabic, English Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +249 +968
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 9999