Gambia
Sudan
Sudan visa for citizens of the Gambia
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Gambia must obtain a visa before travelling to Sudan.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Sudan visa guide
Checked 7 November 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.
Where citizens of the Gambia apply for a visa for Sudan
Sudan has no embassy or consulate in Gambia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 169 km
- 1,996 km
- Embassy of Sudan in Abuja2,667 km
Diplomatic Drive 337, Abuja
The nearest Sudanese missions to Banjul are in Dakar, Senegal (169 km from Banjul), Accra, Ghana (1,996 km) and Abuja, Nigeria (2,667 km). Sudan sets which of its missions takes applications from the Gambia; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Sudanese citizens travelling to the Gambia
SudanGambia Visa-free, 90 days Gambia 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 the Gambia 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).
Good to know
How long citizens of the Gambia can stay in Sudan
How long citizens of the Gambia may stay in Sudan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Gambia apply
Sudan has no embassy or career consulate in the Gambia. Citizens of the Gambia apply through a mission of Sudan accredited to the Gambia from abroad; the official visa portal of Sudan names the right place.
Sudan’s neighbours for citizens of the Gambia
Egypt, Eritrea and the Central African Republic require citizens of the Gambia to obtain a visa in advance.
Sudanese citizens travelling to the Gambia
No visa is needed by Sudanese citizens for the Gambia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Sudan?
Citizens of the Gambia must obtain a visa before travelling to Sudan.
Is there an embassy of Sudan in the Gambia?
No. Sudan has no embassy in the Gambia. The nearest Sudanese embassy is in Dakar, Senegal, 169 km from Banjul.
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 the Gambia?
No visa is needed by Sudanese citizens for the Gambia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of the Gambia enter Sudan visa-free?
No; citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Sudan obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.