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Sudan
Sudan visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Canadian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Sudan.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Sudan visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at sudanembassyottawa.com
Which Sudan visa?
Tourist entry visa (issued by a Sudanese embassy)
Key facts
- Fee
- €80
- Processing time
- About 10 working days after a complete application in Berlin; 6 to 12 weeks for an overland tourist visa
Sudan’s tourist visa costs €80 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Sudan states it: About 10 working days after a complete application in Berlin; 6 to 12 weeks for an overland tourist visa.
Sudanese missions in Canada
Sudan has 1 mission in Canada, with its embassy in Ottawa.
Sudanese citizens travelling to Canada
SudanCanada Visa required Canada visa for citizens of Sudan
Travel advice for Sudan
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Canada to Sudan, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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).
Good to know
How long Canadian citizens can stay in Sudan
How long Canadian citizens may stay in Sudan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Canadian citizens apply
In Canada, applications go to the Sudanese embassy in Ottawa, or to a visa centre acting for Sudan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Sudan.
Sudan’s neighbours for Canadian citizens
Eritrea and the Central African Republic require Canadian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Sudanese citizens travelling to Canada
Sudanese citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Canada and Sudan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Sudan?
Canadian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Sudan.
Where is the Sudanese embassy in Canada?
The Sudanese embassy in Canada is in Ottawa.
How much does the Sudan tourist visa cost?
Sudan’s official sources give a standard fee of €80 for the tourist visa. Processing time: About 10 working days after a complete application in Berlin; 6 to 12 weeks for an overland tourist visa.
Do Sudanese citizens need a visa for Canada?
Sudanese citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Can Canadian citizens enter Sudan visa-free?
No; Canadian citizens need a visa for Sudan obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.