Identity verification in Sudan
Executive summary. Sudan is one of the world's most sanctioned and compliance-challenged jurisdictions. The country was on the OFAC Comprehensive Sanctions list (State Sponsor of Terrorism designation) from 1993 to December 2020, when the SST designation was formally rescinded. However, residual OFAC sanctions remain on specific Sudanese entities and individuals. Sudan is also subject to EU restri
Documents supported
(Government IDs from 220+ countries)
Average verification time
Countries covered
(Government-issued IDs validated)
Market overview
Sudan has a population of approximately 48 million and a pre-war GDP of roughly USD 35 billion (now severely contracted). Khartoum is the capital. The economy was dependent on agriculture, gold mining, and oil transit fees (from South Sudan). The April 2023 civil war has destroyed banking infrastructure, displaced an estimated 10 million people, and disrupted most formal economic activity. KYC demand is limited but exists in:
Supported documents
Didit templates cover national IDs, passports, residence permits and regional documents — plus 14,000+ documents globally for cross-border flows.
Regulators
Sudan operates an entirely Islamic (Sharia-compliant
Central bank and FIU, responsible for bank supervision and STR analysis
De facto suspended in conflict-affected areas
Civil Registry Department
restricted
National number system exists. Civil registry functional in urban areas but coverage affected by conflict, particularly in Darfur, Blue Nile, and South Kordofan.
Government & regulated databases
Compliance framework
AML framework
Supervised by Islamic banking framework
- Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing Act 2014 — Defines CDD, STR reporting, beneficial ownership, and sanctions compliance. - Banking Business Act 2004 — Banking regulation. - Companies Act 2015 — Corporate registration. - Islamic banking framework — Sudan operates an entirely Islamic (Sharia-compliant) banking system.
Data protection
Supervised by National DPA
Sudan has no comprehensive data protection legislation. The conflict has rendered data governance frameworks largely inoperative. Financial data is subject to banking secrecy provisions under the Banking Business Act, but enforcement is minimal.
Penalties for non-compliance
- Residual OFAC sanctions with SDN-listed entities require screening on every transaction
Use cases
Neobanks, EMIs, payment institutions, lenders, brokerages.
Any fintech or financial service operating in or with Sudan must perform enhanced due diligence:
Exchanges, custodians, wallets, on/off-ramps.
Sudan has no VASP framework. CBOS has historically prohibited virtual assets. Crypto use exists informally for sanctions evasion and remittances. Any VASP serving Sudanese users must perform enhanced CDD with sanctions screening as the primary requirement.
Sports betting, online casinos, age-gated platforms.
Gambling is prohibited under Sudan's Islamic legal framework.
Gig platforms, delivery, creator economy, e-commerce.
Any marketplace or platform handling Sudanese transactions must apply enhanced due diligence:
Biometric liveness
Sudan's biometric passport programme has limited coverage. Non-biometric identity documents are standard. Liveness detection (ISO 30107-3 compliant) provides the basis for remote KYC where any service operates. ---
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Full EU data protection compliance
Information security management
PAD (liveness + face match)
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Trust & Safety Executive at Shiply
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VP Marketing & Growth at Bondex
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Executive assistant to the CEO at Adelantos
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Ernesto Betancourth
Gerente de riesgos at CrediDemo
FAQ
Yes. Sudan permits remote KYC onboarding under its national AML framework, including document verification, biometric liveness and video identification where required by regulation.
Didit verifies all major national IDs, passports and residence permits issued in Sudan, plus 14,000+ document types globally for cross-border flows.
Didit charges $0.30 per verification with 500 free checks per month. No contracts, no minimums. Competitors typically charge $1.00–$2.50+ per verification.
Yes. Didit screens against 1,000+ global watchlists including PEP databases, sanctions lists (EU, UN, OFAC, OFSI), and adverse media — covering all AML obligations in Sudan.
Most regulated sectors in Sudan require or strongly recommend biometric liveness detection for remote onboarding. Didit provides ISO 30107-3 PAD Level 2 certified liveness.
Yes. Didit supports document verification, liveness, AML screening and ongoing monitoring aligned with Sudan’s crypto regulatory framework, including EU Travel Rule compliance where applicable.
Yes. Didit provides document-based age verification and identity confirmation suitable for Sudan’s iGaming regulatory requirements.
500 free verifications per month. No contracts, no minimums. $0.30 per verification after the free tier.
