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Sudan visas

Sudan family visa

People with a Sudanese father and people married to a Sudanese national can obtain a visa on arrival with proof.

Ways to get a Sudan family visa

  1. Visa on arrival through a Sudanese father

    Visa on arrival

    People who can prove they have a Sudanese father, regardless of their current nationality.

    1. Bring proof that your father is Sudanese.
    2. Present the proof on arrival to obtain a visa.
  2. Visa on arrival for a spouse

    Visa on arrival

    People married to a Sudanese national. This applies to both male and female spouses.

    1. Bring your valid marriage certificate.
    2. Present the certificate on arrival to obtain a visa.

Who needs it

Travellers using these family entry routes must show proof of a Sudanese father or a valid marriage certificate.

How to apply

  1. Bring proof of your Sudanese father or a valid marriage certificate, as applicable.
  2. Present the proof on arrival to obtain a visa.

What to bring

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival.
  • Proof of a Sudanese father, or a valid marriage certificate showing marriage to a Sudanese national.

Good to know

  • Register with the police within 24 hours of arrival.
  • Stay limits and residence rights are not specified.

Questions

Do I need a family visa for Sudan?

Travellers using these family entry routes must show proof of a Sudanese father or a valid marriage certificate.

What are the ways to get a family visa for Sudan?

There are 2 options: Visa on arrival through a Sudanese father (a visa at the border); Visa on arrival for a spouse (a visa at the border).

What documents do I need for a Sudan family visa?

Passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival.; Proof of a Sudanese father, or a valid marriage certificate showing marriage to a Sudanese national..

How do I apply for a Sudan family visa?

1. 1. Bring proof of your Sudanese father or a valid marriage certificate, as applicable. 2. 2. Present the proof on arrival to obtain a visa.

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

Register with the police within 24 hours of arrival.

Does my passport change whether I need a family 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 family 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 family 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 family 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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