Moving to Poland from Sudan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Sudan to Poland, and you’d need to navigate life in Polish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Warsaw averages 55°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 Poland, based on official data.

Moved in 2021
25 ↑ 25% vs 2020

people moved from Sudan to Poland · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Poland?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
PL
6.5

Poland 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
PL
$3,939
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.6
PL
33.9

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Poland 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
PL
41.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
PL
7.6t

Sudan generally does better on environment, though Poland 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
PL
23.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SD
118.7%
PL
32.1%

Poland 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%
PL
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
PL
$44,100

Poland 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
PL
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
PL
4.2

Poland 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

Warsaw Rain: 20.9 in/yr (532 mm)
55° / 40°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Warsaw
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 38°/26°F (3°/-3°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 66°/46°F (19°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 72°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 44°/33°F (7°/1°C)
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Month Khartoum Warsaw
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 33°/24°F (0.7°/-4.4°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 36°/25°F (2.1°/-3.9°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 44°/30°F (6.9°/-0.9°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 57°/38°F (13.9°/3.6°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 68°/47°F (19.8°/8.6°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 76°/57°F (24.6°/13.7°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/13.0°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 65°/48°F (18.4°/9.0°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 55°/40°F (12.8°/4.7°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 43°/33°F (5.9°/0.5°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 35°/26°F (1.6°/-3.1°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority, Institute of Meteorology and Water Management Institute of Meteorology and Water Management

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Poland

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

Poland passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Poland 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 Poland?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Poland has 23.0 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 Poland safe for expats?

Poland performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Poland compared to Sudan?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Poland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 33.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Poland, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Poland scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Warsaw is 55°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Warsaw receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Poland?

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

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At a Glance

SD PL
Population 47,958,856 38,093,101
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Polish Zloty (PLN)
Languages Arabic, English Polish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +249 +48
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112