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Sudan visa for German citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

German citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Sudan.

Where to apply
2 missions

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at sudan-embassy.de

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 Germany

All missions of Sudan in Germany

Sudan has 2 missions in Germany, with its embassy in Berlin. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Idstein.

Sudanese citizens travelling to Germany

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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 Germany 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long German citizens can stay in Sudan

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

How German citizens apply

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

Sudan’s neighbours for German citizens

Eritrea and the Central African Republic require German citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Sudanese citizens travelling to Germany

Sudanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany. The rule is the same in both directions between Germany and Sudan.

Frequently asked questions

Do German citizens need a visa for Sudan?

German citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Sudan.

Where is the Sudanese embassy in Germany?

The Sudanese embassy in Germany is in Berlin.

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 Germany?

Sudanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.

Can German citizens enter Sudan visa-free?

No; German 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.