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Sudan business visa

Saudi citizens can visit for business without a visa if they carry a confirmation letter from Sudan's Ministry of Investment.

Ways to get a Sudan business visa

  1. Visa-free business visit

    No visa needed

    Saudi citizens with a letter from Sudan's Ministry of Investment confirming their business visit.

    Passports that qualify (1)

    1. Obtain the business visit confirmation letter from Sudan's Ministry of Investment.
    2. Present the letter on arrival.

Who needs it

Business visitors who do not qualify for an entry exemption must obtain a visa from a Sudanese diplomatic mission.

Who doesn't

Saudi citizens do not need a visa for a business visit if they present a letter from Sudan's Ministry of Investment confirming the visit.

How to apply

  1. Obtain a letter from Sudan's Ministry of Investment confirming your business visit.
  2. Present the letter when entering Sudan.

What to bring

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival.
  • For the Saudi business exemption: a letter from Sudan's Ministry of Investment confirming the visit.

Good to know

  • Register with the police within 24 hours of arrival.
  • The permitted business stay and any separate business visa application process are not specified.

Questions

Do I need a business visa for Sudan?

Business visitors who do not qualify for an entry exemption must obtain a visa from a Sudanese diplomatic mission. Saudi citizens do not need a visa for a business visit if they present a letter from Sudan's Ministry of Investment confirming the visit.

Who can go to Sudan without a business visa?

Saudi citizens with a letter from Sudan's Ministry of Investment confirming their business visit.

What documents do I need for a Sudan business visa?

Passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival.; For the Saudi business exemption: a letter from Sudan's Ministry of Investment confirming the visit..

How do I apply for a Sudan business visa?

1. 1. Obtain a letter from Sudan's Ministry of Investment confirming your business visit. 2. 2. Present the letter when entering Sudan.

What rules do I have to follow on a Sudan business visa?

Register with the police within 24 hours of arrival.

Does my passport change whether I need a business visa for Sudan?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Sudan visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a business visa for Sudan be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Sudan business visa rules?

On Sudan's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my business visa once I am in Sudan?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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