Eritrea
Sudan
Sudan visa for Eritrean citizens
Entry requirement
Sudan requires Eritrean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Sudan visa guide
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
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 Eritrea
Sudan has 1 mission in Eritrea, with its embassy in Asmara.
Sudanese citizens travelling to Eritrea
SudanEritrea Visa on arrival Eritrea 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.
Before travelling from Eritrea to Sudan, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Eritrean citizens can stay in Sudan
How long Eritrean citizens may stay in Sudan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Eritrean citizens apply
In Eritrea, applications go to the Sudanese embassy in Asmara, or to a visa centre acting for Sudan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Sudan.
Sudan’s neighbours for Eritrean citizens
Egypt and the Central African Republic require Eritrean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Sudanese citizens travelling to Eritrea
Sudanese citizens receive their visa for Eritrea at the border.
Frequently asked questions
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Sudan?
Sudan requires Eritrean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Sudanese embassy in Eritrea?
The Sudanese embassy in Eritrea is in Asmara.
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 Eritrea?
Sudanese citizens receive their visa for Eritrea at the border.
Can Eritrean citizens enter Sudan visa-free?
No; Eritrean 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.