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 exemption Ordinary passports Citizens of the following countries may enter Sudan without a visa for the following period:
Indefinite period 1
30 days 2 1 — Except 18-49 year old males 2 — Must arrive directly from visitor's country of citizenship
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.
Non-ordinary passports Holders of diplomatic or official/service/special passports of the following countries may enter Sudan without a visa:
D 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 All 24 February 2022
Visa on arrival Ordinary passports Citizens of the following countries may obtain a visa on arrival: Indefinite period
60 days 11 1 — Must arrive directly from visitor's country of citizenship
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:
In addition, persons who present proof of a Sudanese father may obtain a visa on arrival, regardless of their current nationality. Persons married to a Sudanese national (both male and female) can also obtain a visa on arrival if they present a valid marriage certificate.
Police Registration Mandatory Police Registration for all nationalities is required within 24 hours of arrival.
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.
Israel Citizens of Israel (including dual citizens traveling on another country's passport) are banned from entering and transiting in Sudan.
See also
Visa requirements for Sudanese citizens
References