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Home  >  World  > Africa  > Sudan

Passport/Visa

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Restricted entry: The Sudanese authorities refuse entry and transit to nationals of Israel and holders of passports that contain visas for Israel (either valid or expired).

PASSPORTS: Passport valid for at least six months required by all.

VISAS: Required by all except:
(a) those continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within six hours, provided holding confirmed onward tickets and documents;
(b) Syrian nationals resident in Syria.


Types of visa and cost: Tourist or Business. Visas cost £53, payable by postal order, company cheque or cash.

Validity: Three months from the date of issue for visits of maximum one month. Visits may be extended once in Sudan. Enquire at Embassy for further details.

Application to: Consular section at Embassy; see Contact Addresses section.

Application requirements: Tourist: (a) Three completed application forms. (b) Three passport-size photos. (c) Fee. (d) Letter or invitation from contact in Sudan*. Business: (a)-(d), and (e) Letter of invitation from employer/Sudanese government.

Note*: It is advisable that all business visitors have an invitation letter/fax from the Sudanese government when applying for a visa. A private company inviting an individual to work in Sudan needs to photocopy the first page of their passport and apply on their behalf with it to the Interior Ministry for initial approval. International Organisations need to get approval from the Foreign Affairs Ministry in Sudan. Contact the Consular section at Embassy for further information; see Contact Addresses section.

Working days required: At least four weeks.

Temporary residence: Enquire at Embassy.

Note: Special permits are required for all travel outside Khartoum. These can be obtained from the Passport and Immigration Office, Ministry of Interior, Khartoum. Travellers staying in Sudan for longer than three days must report to the police.


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