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Sudan visas

Sudan tourist visa

Visitors generally need a visa before travel. Some nationalities qualify for visa-free entry or a visa on arrival.

Ways to get a Sudan tourist visa

  1. Visa from a Sudanese diplomatic mission

    Visa needed

    Visitors who need a visa before travelling to Sudan.

  2. Visa-free entry with no fixed time limit

    No visa needed

    Citizens of Egypt, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates are listed as eligible, subject to the accompanying restrictions.

    Stay
    Indefinite period.

    Passports that qualify (3)

  3. Visa-free entry for 30 days

    No visa needed

    Citizens of Yemen are listed as eligible, subject to the accompanying restrictions.

    Stay
    30 days.

    Passports that qualify (1)

Who needs it

Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry or a visa on arrival must obtain a visa from a Sudanese diplomatic mission.

Who doesn't

Citizens of Egypt, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates are listed for visa-free entry with no fixed time limit. Citizens of Yemen are listed for 30 days. Additional restrictions are listed, but their nationality links are unclear.

What to bring

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival.

Good to know

  • Register with the police within 24 hours of arrival.
  • Separate tourist visa fees, stay limits and application steps are not specified.
  • The visa-free rules list an exception for males aged 18–49 and a requirement to arrive directly from the country of citizenship. The nationality each restriction applies to is not specified.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Sudan?

Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry or a visa on arrival must obtain a visa from a Sudanese diplomatic mission. Citizens of Egypt, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates are listed for visa-free entry with no fixed time limit. Citizens of Yemen are listed for 30 days. Additional restrictions are listed, but their nationality links are unclear.

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

There are 3 options: Visa from a Sudanese diplomatic mission (a visa from an embassy); Visa-free entry with no fixed time limit (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 30 days (no visa at all).

Who can go to Sudan without a tourist visa?

Citizens of Egypt, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates are listed as eligible, subject to the accompanying restrictions. Citizens of Yemen are listed as eligible, subject to the accompanying restrictions.

What documents do I need for a Sudan tourist visa?

Passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival..

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

Register with the police within 24 hours of arrival.

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