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Sudan visa for Iranian citizens

Visa required

Iranian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Sudan.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

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

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 Iranian citizens apply for a visa for Sudan

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

The nearest Sudanese missions to Tehran are in Baku, Azerbaijan (542 km from Tehran), Baghdad, Iraq (696 km) and Doha, Qatar (1,153 km). Sudan sets which of its missions takes applications from Iran; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Sudanese citizens travelling to Iran

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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 Iran 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 Iranian citizens can stay in Sudan

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

How Iranian citizens apply

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

Sudan’s neighbours for Iranian citizens

Egypt, Eritrea and the Central African Republic require Iranian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Sudanese citizens travelling to Iran

Sudanese citizens receive their visa for Iran at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Sudan?

Iranian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Sudan.

Is there an embassy of Sudan in Iran?

No. Sudan has no embassy in Iran. The nearest Sudanese embassy is in Baku, Azerbaijan, 542 km from Tehran.

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 Iran?

Sudanese citizens receive their visa for Iran at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Can Iranian citizens enter Sudan visa-free?

No; Iranian 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.