Passport valid for at least six months required by all.

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

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

*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 Passport/Visa Information.

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.

Tourist, Business or Transit: £53. Please note that the cost is £23 for Sudanese passport holders.

Tourist or Business: One month from the date of issue. Transit: One to seven days.
Visits may be extended through the Passport, Immigration and Nationality Office in Khartoum, Sudan.

Consular section at Embassy; see Passport/Visa Information.

(a) Three completed application forms (if applying for a transit visa, the country of destination after Sudan should be indicated, together with the anticipated date of arrival and departure from Sudan). (b) Three passport-size photos. (c) Fee, payable by postal order or company cheque only. (d) Letter or invitation from contact in Sudan.* (e) Passport valid for six months from date of entry, with no Israeli visas or immigration stamps affixed (if applying for a transit visa, applicant’s passport should be duly endorsed for permission to enter the next country of destination after Sudan). (f) Cholera and yellow fever vaccinations are recommended. (g) A self-addressed envelope, if applicable. (h) Authentic documents from the travel agent proving reservations for a return ticket or a bank statement confirming financial capability for the trip or if travelling on business, a letter of invitation from the sponsoring company stating purpose of trip, duration of stay, financial responsibility and references in Sudan.

Enquire at Embassy.

Up to four weeks.

Embassy of the Republic of Sudan in the UK
3 Cleveland Row, St James’s, London SW1A 1DD, UK
Tel: (020) 7839 8080. Fax: (020) 7839 7560 or 7839 6009 (visa section).
Website: www.sudan-embassy.co.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1600 (general enquiries); Mon-Fri 0930-1600 (visa section).

Embassy of the Republic of Sudan in the USA
2210 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 338 8565.
Website: www.sudanembassy.org