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Sudan visa for citizens of the Holy See

Visa required

Citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Sudan, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

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

All visa types for Sudan

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.

Where citizens of the Holy See apply for a visa for Sudan

Sudan has no embassy or consulate in Holy See on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Sudanese missions to Vatican City are in Rome, Italy (4 km from Vatican City), Tunis, Tunisia (593 km) and Geneva, Switzerland (696 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Holy See is decided by Sudan, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Sudanese citizens travelling to the Holy See

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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.

Before travelling from the Holy See 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 Holy See can stay in Sudan

How long citizens of the Holy See 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 Holy See apply

Sudan has no embassy or career consulate in the Holy See. Citizens of the Holy See apply through a mission of Sudan accredited to the Holy See from abroad; the official visa portal of Sudan names the right place.

Sudan’s neighbours for citizens of the Holy See

Eritrea and the Central African Republic require citizens of the Holy See to obtain a visa in advance.

Sudanese citizens travelling to the Holy See

The Holy See requires Sudanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between the Holy See and Sudan.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Sudan?

Citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Sudan, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Sudan in the Holy See?

No. Sudan has no embassy in the Holy See. The nearest Sudanese embassy is in Rome, Italy, 4 km from Vatican City.

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 Holy See?

The Holy See requires Sudanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can citizens of the Holy See enter Sudan visa-free?

No; citizens of the Holy See 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.