National Number
The National Number is a unique reference number assigned to Sudanese citizens and is used to access the database of an applicant whose information is registered at the General Administration of Civil Registry.
Requirements:
- Applicants are required to attend in person with the required documents.
- Presentation of the witness’ identification documents (Passport, National Number document) who typically should be an individual from the father’s side (father, sibling, uncle, aunt, cousin).
- A document indicating blood type.
- If applicant is below 18 years of age, the father must appear in person or provide a letter of no objection through which the applicant is allowed to obtain a national number. The following documents must be attached to the letter of no objection:
- Child’s Sudanese certificate of birth.
- Identification documents of both parents (Passport, National Number document).
- Marriage certificate of parents.
- Applicant’s blood type.
The National Number is issued free of charge the first time. Re-issuing due to loss or other reasons entails a $25 fee.
Important Information
- Amendments in the name or date of birth must be done in Sudan according to the regulations dictating amendments.
Payment Information
The embassy accepts only the following forms of payment:
- U.S. Postal Money Order
- Company check
- Cashier’s check
The embassy will not accept personal checks.
Walk-in applicants may pay in cash. Credit/debit cards, however, are not accepted.
Please make all payments payable to “Embassy of Sudan”.