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Sudan Visa for United States Citizens 2026

Visa Required

US citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Sudan — apply through the Embassy of Sudan in Washington, DC or a Sudanese consulate, typically requiring an invitation letter and 2–4 weeks processing.

Guide last updated October 2, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay, with at least 2 blank visa pages
  • Completed Sudanese visa application form (available from the embassy/consulate)
  • A letter of invitation from a Sudanese host, sponsor, or business contact — required for most tourist and business applications
  • Two recent passport-size photos (white background)
  • Proof of onward/return travel
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from a country with risk of transmission
  • Note: the US State Department maintains a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory for Sudan due to armed conflict and civil unrest — verify current conditions before planning any trip

Visa types

  • Tourist visa — single entry, typically valid for a 30-day stay, requires invitation letter
  • Business visa — single or multiple entry, requires an invitation from a Sudanese company and supporting business documentation
  • Journalist visa — requires separate accreditation through Sudan's Ministry of Information
  • Transit visa — for short layovers, requires proof of onward travel

How to apply

  • Contact the Embassy of Sudan in Washington, DC (or the nearest Sudanese consulate) to confirm current application procedures, as these change frequently given the ongoing conflict
  • Submit your application form, passport, photos, invitation letter, and fee by mail or in person — walk-in processing is not always available
  • Some applicants are asked for an in-person interview
  • Processing commonly takes 2–4 weeks, but can be longer or applications can be suspended entirely depending on the security situation
  • Given the current conflict, many consular services are operating on reduced capacity — confirm the embassy is accepting new applications before applying

Fees & processing time

  • Standard tourist/business visa fee: approximately USD 160 for US citizens (fees vary by reciprocity and consulate; confirm current pricing directly with the embassy)
  • No officially published express service for Sudanese visas
  • Standard processing: 2–4 weeks, but delays are common and should be expected given current instability
  • Fees are typically paid in cash or by money order at the embassy; always get a receipt

Tips for United States travelers

  • Check the US State Department's Sudan travel advisory immediately before making any travel plans — conditions can change rapidly
  • Secure your invitation letter well in advance; applications without one are frequently rejected
  • Apply at least 4–6 weeks before your intended travel date to allow for processing delays
  • Register your trip with the US Embassy in Khartoum (or the relevant task force, if the embassy's operations are limited) through the STEP program
  • Common rejection reasons: missing or vague invitation letters, insufficient proof of funds, or unclear travel purpose

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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