Moving to Republic of the Congo from Sudan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Sudan to Republic of the Congo, and you’d need to navigate life in French, Kikongo and Lingala.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
CG
8.4

Republic of the Congo 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
CG
$209
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.6
CG
1.7

Sudan performs 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
CG
1.3t

Sudan generally does better on environment, though Republic of the Congo 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
CG
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SD
118.7%
CG
0.0%

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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
CG
$6,200

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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
CG
47.9

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Republic of the Congo

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Republic of the Congo?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Republic of the Congo has 0.0 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 Republic of the Congo safe for expats?

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

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

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

What language do they speak in Republic of the Congo?

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

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At a Glance

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