Visa policy of Sudan

Visitors to Sudan must obtain a visa from one of the Sudanese diplomatic missions unless they are citizens from one of the visa-exempt countries.

All visitors must hold passports valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.

Visa policy map

Visa policy of Sudan
  Sudan
  Visa not required (indefinite period)
  Visa not required (30 days)
  Visa on arrival
  Visa required
  Admission restricted
  Admission refused

Visa exemption

Ordinary passports

Citizens of the following countries may enter Sudan without a visa for the following period:[1]

Indefinite period

30 days

1 — Except 18-49 year old males
2 — Must arrive directly from visitor's country of citizenship[1]

Citizens of Saudi Arabia do not require a visa for business visits, provided they present a letter issued by the Ministry of Investment of Sudan confirming their business visit.[1]

Non-ordinary passports

Holders of diplomatic or official/service/special passports of the following countries may enter Sudan without a visa:[1]

D - Diplomatic passports only.

Future changes

Sudan has signed visa exemption agreements with the following countries, but they have not yet been ratified:

Country Passports Agreement signed on
Saint Kitts and Nevis[2] All 24 February 2022

Visa on arrival

Ordinary passports

Citizens of the following countries may obtain a visa on arrival:[1]

Indefinite period

60 days

1 — Must arrive directly from visitor's country of citizenship[1]

Non-ordinary passports

Holders of diplomatic or special passports of the following countries may obtain a visa on arrival which is valid for maximum of 2 months:[1]

In addition, persons who present proof of a Sudanese father may obtain a visa on arrival, regardless of their current nationality.[1] Persons married to a Sudanese national (both male and female) can also obtain a visa on arrival if they present a valid marriage certificate.[1]

Police Registration

Mandatory Police Registration for all nationalities is required within 24 hours of arrival.[4][5]

Admission restrictions

Bangladesh

Citizens of Bangladesh who have United Nations travel documents must have an approval letter issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sudan.[6]

Israel

Citizens of Israel (including dual citizens traveling on another country's passport) are banned from entering and transiting in Sudan.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
  2. ↑ "Saint Kitts and Nevis establishes Diplomaticand Visa-Waiver relations with the Republic of Sudan".
  3. ↑ 苏丹驻华大使馆. "致相关人员".
  4. ↑ "Sudan International Travel Information". travel.state.gov. Retrieved 2022-04-21.
  5. ↑ "How to get a visa for Sudan - Against the Compass". 2018-09-11. Retrieved 2022-04-21.
  6. ↑ International Air Transport Association (IATA), Travel Information Manual