Canada’s response to the crisis in Sudan
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The security situation in Sudan has been very dangerous since fighting broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces on April 15, 2023.
If you are a Canadian in Sudan and need emergency consular assistance, contact the Emergency Watch and Response Centre. Stay informed of the situation by consulting our Travel advice and advisories page and social media channels. The Government of Canada strongly recommends against any travel to Sudan at this time.
Immigration measures in response to the crisis in Sudan
We’ve put in place temporary measures for those affected by the conflict. There are temporary measures in place for:
- Sudanese nationals in Canada who want to extend their temporary resident status or apply for another temporary resident document
- family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada who have fled Sudan
Emergency contact information for Canadians and permanent residents
Canadian citizens in Sudan who need emergency consular assistance can contact Global Affairs Canada’s 24/7 Emergency Watch and Response Centre:
- Telephone: +1 613-996-8885 (collect calls are accepted where available).
- Email: sos@international.gc.ca
- SMS: +1 613-686-3658
- WhatsApp: +1 613-909-8881
- via Telegram at Canada Emergency Abroad
Information for Canadians and permanent residents who want to leave Sudan
Evacuation flights have ended.
Canadians and permanent residents and their families who need help should contact the Emergency Watch and Response Centre. Canadian assistance for Canadian permanent residents may be limited.
We urge all Canadians in Sudan to sign up for the Government of Canada’s Registration of Canadians Abroad service, so that we can provide them with direct updates.
Commercial onward options may be available to leave Sudan via Port Sudan. But, be aware that all travel is extremely hazardous.
For advice and additional information, consult our Travel advice and advisories for Sudan.
How Canada is helping
Canada is working with the international community and regional partners to support a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Sudan. Canada calls on all parties to cease hostilities, commit to an immediate, unconditional ceasefire, engage fully in negotiations toward a peaceful solution to the conflict and agree to a transition of power to a civilian-led government.
Canada's international assistance in Sudan is focused on:
- Immediate, life-saving humanitarian aid, including emergency food, clean water, hygiene and sanitation, health care, and protection services.
- Support for civilian-led efforts to end the war and protect civilians.
- Improved food security especially for the poorest and most marginalized communities, with a focus on women and girls.
- Prevention and response to conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence (CRSV).
- Improved access to education for children and youth affected by the conflict.
Canada delivers this support through trusted partners, including United Nations agencies, multilateral and international organizations, and Canadian and local civil society groups. We remain committed to coordinated, effective action that meets urgent needs and to supporting a peaceful, inclusive future for Sudan.
For more information on Canada's assistance, please visit the Canada-Sudan relations webpage.
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