Sudan Visa for Saudi Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents
Saudi passport holders need a visa to enter Sudan. Apply at a Sudan embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.
- Max stay
- Varies
- Visa cost
- USD 154
- How to apply
- Embassy / visa centre
- Processing
- 21 days
How Saudi citizens apply for a Sudan visa
- → Apply for a visa at the Sudan embassy/consulate or official visa application centre before travelling. Apply here ↗
No advance visa with these documents
Sudan officially admits Saudi citizens without a pre-arranged visa when they hold certain third-country visas or residence permits.
Visa-free
Saudi nationals with ordinary passports may enter visa-free for business visits only; must present a letter from the Sudanese Ministry of Investment confirming the business purpose. Conditions vary slightly per document - check each rule via the official source.
en.wikipedia.org ↗Sudan visa cost for Saudi citizens
Entry Visa (business/tourist/other, non-Sudanese applicants) - Embassy of Sudan, Washington DC
USD 154
Entry Visa (non-Sudanese applicants) - Embassy of Sudan, London
GBP 100
Sudan Ministry of Interior e-service entry permit
Fee not published by Sudan
eservice.passport.gov.sd ↗Fees checked 2 Jul 2026
Sudan visa types
Entry Visa - Business/Official
Issued to foreign nationals traveling to Sudan for business, official, or work purposes. Requires a sponsorship letter from a Sudanese organization detailing the nature of work, duration, and financial responsibility.
- Requires sponsorship letter from a recognized Sudanese organization.
- Non-US passport holders applying at Washington D.C. embassy must include a valid US residence permit copy.
- Processing time is 'up to 10 working days'.
- Fee is $154 USD (Washington D.C. embassy) or £100 (London embassy).
- Payment by money order, company check, cashier's check, or cash (walk-in); no personal checks or credit cards.
- Entry permit from Sudan's Aliens Department (Ministry of Interior) must be obtained by the sponsor in Khartoum before a visa can be issued by London embassy.
Entry Visa - Tourism / Visit
Issued to foreign nationals travelling to Sudan for tourism or a short personal visit. The Sudan Embassy (Ottawa) issues this under two tiers: a Visit/Tourist visa for stays of one to seven days, and a Business/Tourism visa for stays of eight days up to three months.
- Per the Embassy of Sudan (Ottawa) Entry Visa page: 'Visit/Tourist Visa - issued to persons going to Sudan for the purpose of transit, tourism or whose stay would be one (1) to seven (7) days'; 'Business/Tourism Visa - issued to persons going to Sudan for the purpose of tourism or business whose stay would be from eight (8) days to three (3) months.' Passport must be valid at least 6 months; processing takes at least three weeks; yellow fever and cholera vaccination recommended.
- No self-service e-visa portal exists for Sudan (evisa.gov.ss belongs to South Sudan).
- Fee not published on the Ottawa fee schedule online; the Washington D.C. mission charges a general $154 processing fee.
- All visitors must complete police registration within days of arrival.
- Tourism to Sudan is heavily disrupted by the civil conflict ongoing since April 2023.
Transit Visa
Issued to foreign nationals passing through Sudan en route to an onward destination.
- Per the Embassy of Sudan (Ottawa) Entry Visa page, the applicant's passport should be duly endorsed with permission to enter the next country of destination after Sudan before a transit visa is applied for; the onward country of destination must be indicated on the application form together with the anticipated dates of arrival in and departure from Sudan.
- Transit falls within the short-stay one-to-seven-day band.
- Passport must be valid at least 6 months; processing takes at least three weeks.
- Fee not published on the Ottawa fee schedule online.
Other Sudan visa categories (4)Hide other visa categories
These don't apply to a typical short visit, but cover other reasons people travel to Sudan. Eligibility varies by visa type - some are limited to specific nationalities, so check each one's conditions.
Entry Visa - Work
Issued to foreign nationals entering Sudan for employment purposes, sponsored by a Sudanese employer or organization.
- Listed alongside business/official visas under the same application category.
- Requires sponsorship letter from employer specifying type of work and duration.
- Same fee and processing as business visa ($154, up to 10 working days).
Entry Visa - Humanitarian
Issued to humanitarian workers and NGO personnel traveling to Sudan for relief and aid operations.
Requires a certificate from Sudan's Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC) in addition to standard sponsorship letter. Same fee ($154) and processing time (up to 10 working days) as business visa.
Apply here ↗Diplomatic / Official Visa (Note Verbale)
Issued to diplomatic and UN personnel, State Department officials, and other government representatives requiring entry to Sudan on official missions.
- Requires a note verbale from the U.S. Department of State or the applicant's international organization.
- Actual passport is submitted only after Ministry of Foreign Affairs approval.
- Fee not specified on official page.
- Processing up to 10 working days.
Entry Visa - Sudanese National (Foreign Passport Holder)
Issued to individuals of Sudanese nationality who hold a foreign passport, allowing them to enter Sudan.
- Requires a valid Sudanese identification document (passport or national number) plus a copy of the Sudanese sponsor's ID.
- For minors under 18: paternal written consent and father's ID copy required.
- Minors traveling without parents require a notarized paternal no-objection letter.
- Fee £50 (London embassy) or $154 (Washington D.C. embassy).
Sudan visa for Saudi citizens - FAQ
Do Saudi citizens need a visa for Sudan?
Yes - Saudi citizens must apply for a visa in advance at a Sudan embassy, consulate, or official visa portal before travelling.
What documents do Saudi citizens need for Sudan?
A passport valid well beyond your planned stay (commonly three to six months, depending on the destination), proof of onward travel and funds, and any documents required for the specific Sudan visa category - check the official portal for the exact passport-validity rule.