Laos
Sudan
Sudan visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Sudan requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Sudan visa guide
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
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 Lao citizens apply for a visa for Sudan
Sudan has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Sudan in Jakarta2,730 km
Jalan Patra Kuningan 14, Jakarta
- 2,782 km
- Embassy of Sudan in New Delhi2,843 km
Shanti Path 3, New Delhi
The nearest Sudanese missions to Vientiane are in Jakarta, Indonesia (2,730 km from Vientiane), Beijing, China (2,782 km) and New Delhi, India (2,843 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Laos is decided by Sudan, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Sudanese citizens travelling to Laos
SudanLaos Visa on arrival Laos 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 Laos 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 Lao citizens can stay in Sudan
How long Lao citizens may stay in Sudan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
Sudan has no embassy or career consulate in Laos. Lao citizens apply through a mission of Sudan accredited to Laos from abroad; the official visa portal of Sudan names the right place.
Sudan’s neighbours for Lao citizens
Eritrea and the Central African Republic require Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Sudanese citizens travelling to Laos
Sudanese citizens receive their visa for Laos at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Sudan?
Sudan requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Sudan in Laos?
No. Sudan has no embassy in Laos. The nearest Sudanese embassy is in Jakarta, Indonesia, 2,730 km from Vientiane.
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 Laos?
Sudanese citizens receive their visa for Laos at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Lao citizens enter Sudan visa-free?
No; Lao 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.