Get Your Sudan Dual Citizenship – Learn How to Apply
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Eligibility Overview
- By Descent: Individuals born to a Sudanese father (or a Sudanese mother if the father is stateless) are citizens from birth — including those born abroad.
- By Marriage: Foreign women married to Sudanese men may apply for citizenship after 2 years of marriage and residence in Sudan; must renounce prior citizenship to naturalize.
- By Naturalization: Foreigners eligible after 10 years of residency, proficiency in Arabic, good character, and renouncing previous nationality.
- Dual Citizenship Legal Status: Despite the 1962 Citizenship Act prohibiting dual nationality, the 2005 Constitution and 1993 law amendments allow dual citizenship — except with South Sudan. Sudan recognizes dual nationality with all countries other than South Sudan
Step-by-Step Process
- Choose your path: descent, marriage, or naturalization.
- Submit your application to the Sudanese Ministry of Interior or nearest Sudanese embassy.
- Provide supporting documentation (birth or marriage certificates, residence proof, language proficiency records).
- Renounce your other citizenship if naturalizing and not exempt.
- Receive confirmation of citizenship and apply for a Sudanese passport.
Benefits of Sudanese Citizenship
- Right to live, work, own property, and vote in Sudan
- Access to public healthcare, education, and services
- Ability to pass citizenship to your children
- Dual citizenship allowed, except with South Sudan
Frequently asked questions.
Does Sudan allow dual citizenship?
Yes — Sudan permits dual nationality with all countries **except South Sudan**, reflecting changes in the 1993 Nationality Act and 2005 Constitution.
Can I get Sudanese citizenship through my parents?
Yes. If your father is Sudanese you acquire citizenship at birth. Children of Sudanese mothers with stateless fathers also qualify under revised law.
Can marriage grant citizenship?
Yes. Foreign women married to Sudanese men can apply after 2 years of marriage and residence, but must renounce foreign nationality to naturalize
Can I naturalize as a foreign national?
Yes — after 10 years living in Sudan, with good Arab language skills, good character, and renouncement of previous citizenship
Will I owe taxes in both countries?
Sudan taxes residents on income earned locally. If you hold another citizenship and live or earn abroad, you may be subject to taxes in both countries depending on your residence status and tax treaties. Check with a tax advisor.