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Sudan visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
French citizens need a visa for Sudan, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Sudan visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at embassypages.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 France
- Embassy of Sudan in Paris
Rue Alfred Dehodencq 11, 75116 Paris
Sudan has 1 mission in France, with its embassy in Paris.
Sudanese citizens travelling to France
SudanFrance Visa required France 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 France 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long French citizens can stay in Sudan
How long French citizens may stay in Sudan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How French citizens apply
In France, applications go to the Sudanese embassy in Paris, or to a visa centre acting for Sudan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Sudan.
Sudan’s neighbours for French citizens
Eritrea and the Central African Republic require French citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Sudanese citizens travelling to France
Sudanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France. The rule is the same in both directions between France and Sudan.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Sudan?
French citizens need a visa for Sudan, obtained before travel.
Where is the Sudanese embassy in France?
The Sudanese embassy in France is in Paris.
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 France?
Sudanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Can French citizens enter Sudan visa-free?
No; French 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.