Africa
Sudan
- Capital
- Khartoum
- Population
- 51,662,147
- Currency
- Sudanese Pound (SDG)
- Calling code
- +249
- Languages
- Arabic, English, Fia
- 46missions
- 42embassies
- 3consulates
- 1honorary consulate
Sudan
Embassies and consulates in Sudan
embassies in Khartoum
Diplomatic missions from 42 countries are based in Sudan, 46 missions in all (42 embassies, 3 consulates and 1 honorary consulate). Most embassies, 41 of 42, are in the capital, Khartoum. Consulates are also found in Port Sudan and Wadi Halfa.
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All missions in Sudan
Other cities in Sudan
- 43
- 2
- 1
Outside Khartoum, missions are found in Port Sudan (2) and Wadi Halfa (1); most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.
By country
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Algeria 1 embassy1 -
Brazil 1 embassy1 -
Canada 1 embassy1 -
Chad 1 embassy1 -
China 1 embassy1 -
Djibouti 1 embassy1 -
Egypt 2 embassies · 3 consulates5 -
Eritrea 1 embassy1 -
Ethiopia 1 embassy1 -
France 1 embassy1 -
Germany 1 embassy1 -
India 1 embassy1 -
Indonesia 1 embassy1 -
Iraq 1 embassy1 -
Italy 1 embassy1 -
Kenya 1 embassy1 -
Lebanon 1 embassy1 -
Libya 1 embassy1 -
Malaysia 1 embassy1 -
Netherlands 1 embassy1 -
Nigeria 1 embassy1 -
Pakistan 1 embassy1 -
Palestine 1 embassy1 -
Poland 1 honorary consulate1
Show all 42
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Qatar 1 embassy1 -
Romania 1 embassy1 -
Russia 1 embassy1 -
Saudi Arabia 1 embassy1 -
Somalia 1 embassy1 -
South Africa 1 embassy1 -
South Korea 1 embassy1 -
Spain 1 embassy1 -
Sweden 1 embassy1 -
Switzerland 1 embassy1 -
Syria 1 embassy1 -
Tanzania 1 embassy1 -
Tunisia 1 embassy1 -
Turkey 1 embassy1 -
United Arab Emirates 1 embassy1 -
United Kingdom 1 embassy1 -
United States 1 embassy1 -
Yemen 1 embassy1
Visa rules for Sudan
Sudan visa guide · 6 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 4 can enter visa-free, 3 get a visa on arrival and 191 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Sudan.
Visa statistics
Schengen visa applications in Sudan
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,452 | 1,315 | 997 | 42.3% | 32.7% |
By Schengen state, 2023
| Country | Applications | Visas issued | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 807 | 422 | 35.7% |
| France | 498 | 191 | 63.4% |
| Germany | 336 | 248 | 24.2% |
| Netherlands | 330 | 168 | 47.7% |
| Italy | 277 | 162 | 38.6% |
| Switzerland | 140 | 100 | 27.9% |
| Sweden | 64 | 24 | 58.6% |
Schengen consulates in Sudan received 2,452 short-stay visa applications in 2023, and issued 1,315 visas. 42.3% of applications were refused (worldwide: 16.0%).
Most applications went to Spain (807), France (498), Germany (336) and the Netherlands (330).
The numbers include every nationality applying in Sudan.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
US visas issued to citizens of Sudan
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 3,233 | 1,806 |
| Student (F, M) | 230 | 94 |
| Exchange (J) | 175 | 111 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 159 | 83 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 18 | 20 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 363 | 369 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 47 | 37 |
| Total | 4,225 | 2,520 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 54.6% | 63.3% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 2,520 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Sudan, the 133rd highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 72%, diplomatic and official visas 15% and exchange visitor visas 4%. That is 40% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (4,225).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Sudan received 142, 91% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 63.3% for citizens of Sudan in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 54.6%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Sudan’s own missions abroad
Sudan itself has 59 missions abroad, in 53 countries. Its largest networks are in Germany (2), Egypt (2), Libya (2), Chad (2) and Turkey (2).
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Sudan
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Christmas Day
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Independence Day
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Coptic Christmas
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Easter Sunday
Good to know
Where the embassies are
Most embassies, 41 of 42, are in the capital, Khartoum. Egypt has the most missions in Sudan, 5.
Travel advice for Sudan
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Sudan: the US State Department rates Sudan at Level 4, do not travel (updated 14 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Sudan (updated 11 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Sudan (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Frequently asked questions
Which country has the most consulates in Sudan?
Egypt, with 5 missions.
Do I need a visa for Sudan?
Of 198 passports, 4 can enter visa-free, 3 get a visa on arrival and 191 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Sudan; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.
When are embassies in Sudan closed?
On Sudan’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.