The Sudanese Embassy in Libya has announced the launch of a free voluntary return programme aimed at helping Sudanese nationals return safely to their country amid ongoing conflict and humanitarian challenges.
Sudan’s Ambassador to Libya, Ibrahim Mohamed, said the initiative allows Sudanese citizens to return voluntarily at no cost. The programme includes exit visas as well as internal transportation from Port Sudan to all safe states across the country, easing the logistical and financial burden on returnees.
In a statement issued by the embassy, Sudanese nationals wishing to benefit from the programme were urged to submit their documents as soon as possible. The embassy said the deadline for handing in passports or alternative documents is 15 January, which has been set as the final date for applications.
Applicants may submit a valid passport or alternative identification documents, including a national number or birth certificate, provided they are accompanied by a recent personal photograph. The ambassador stressed that the programme is strictly time-limited and will not be extended beyond the announced deadline.
Mohamed praised the cooperation of the Libyan authorities in supporting the initiative, describing it as a humanitarian effort designed to facilitate the safe and dignified return of Sudanese citizens under the current circumstances. His remarks were reported by Sudanese media outlet Al-Mashhad.
In a related development, the Sudanese Embassy in Cairo announced last month the extension of a decision to reduce passport issuance fees for Sudanese citizens abroad by 30 percent. The reduction applies from 1 December 2025 until 31 March 2026.
The embassy said the move is part of broader efforts by Sudan’s transitional authorities to ease financial and administrative burdens on citizens living outside the country. The reduction applies to Sudanese residents in Egypt and other countries, offering relief to those facing financial hardship or delays in renewing their travel documents.
Sudan has been gripped by a devastating war since mid-April 2023 between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, triggering a severe humanitarian and economic crisis and forcing millions to flee their homes.