Ethiopia
Sudan
Sudan visa for Ethiopian citizens
Entry requirement
Sudan requires Ethiopian 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
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 Ethiopia
Sudan has 1 mission in Ethiopia, with its embassy in Addis Ababa.
Sudanese citizens travelling to Ethiopia
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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.
For a trip from Ethiopia 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Ethiopian citizens can stay in Sudan
How long Ethiopian citizens may stay in Sudan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ethiopian citizens apply
In Ethiopia, applications go to the Sudanese embassy in Addis Ababa, or to a visa centre acting for Sudan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Sudan.
Sudan’s neighbours for Ethiopian citizens
Egypt and the Central African Republic require Ethiopian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Sudanese citizens travelling to Ethiopia
Sudanese citizens need a visa for Ethiopia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Sudan?
Sudan requires Ethiopian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Sudanese embassy in Ethiopia?
The Sudanese embassy in Ethiopia is in Addis Ababa.
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 Ethiopia?
Sudanese citizens need a visa for Ethiopia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Ethiopian citizens enter Sudan visa-free?
No; Ethiopian 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.