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Sudan visa for Egyptian citizens

Visa required

Sudan requires Egyptian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
2 missions

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

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

All visa types for Sudan

For the tourist visa, Sudan’s official sources give a standard fee of €80. 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 Egypt

All missions of Sudan in Egypt

Sudan has 2 missions in Egypt, with its embassy in Cairo. Consulates: Aswān.

Sudanese citizens travelling to Egypt

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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.

Egyptian citizens planning a trip to Sudan can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Egyptian citizens can stay in Sudan

How long Egyptian citizens may stay in Sudan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Egyptian citizens apply

In Egypt, applications go to the Sudanese embassy in Cairo and the consulate in Aswān, or to a visa centre acting for Sudan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Sudan.

Sudan’s neighbours for Egyptian citizens

Eritrea, Libya and the Central African Republic require Egyptian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Sudanese citizens travelling to Egypt

Egypt requires Sudanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Egypt and Sudan.

Frequently asked questions

Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Sudan?

Sudan requires Egyptian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where is the Sudanese embassy in Egypt?

The Sudanese embassy in Egypt is in Cairo; there is also a consulate in Aswān.

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 Egypt?

Egypt requires Sudanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can Egyptian citizens enter Sudan visa-free?

No; Egyptian 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.