Saudi Arabia
Sudan
Sudan visa for Saudi citizens
Entry requirement
Sudan requires Saudi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- 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
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 Saudi Arabia
- Embassy of Sudan in Riyadh
Abdullah Bin Hazafa As-Shami Road, Riyadh
Sudan has 1 mission in Saudi Arabia, with its embassy in Riyadh.
Sudanese citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia
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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 Saudi Arabia 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).
Good to know
How long Saudi citizens can stay in Sudan
How long Saudi citizens may stay in Sudan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Saudi citizens apply
In Saudi Arabia, applications go to the Sudanese embassy in Riyadh, or to a visa centre acting for Sudan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Sudan.
Sudan’s neighbours for Saudi citizens
Egypt admits Saudi citizens visa-free. Eritrea and the Central African Republic require Saudi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Sudanese citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia
Sudanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Saudi Arabia. The rule is the same in both directions between Saudi Arabia and Sudan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Saudi citizens need a visa for Sudan?
Sudan requires Saudi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Sudanese embassy in Saudi Arabia?
The Sudanese embassy in Saudi Arabia is in Riyadh.
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 Saudi Arabia?
Sudanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Saudi Arabia.
Can Saudi citizens enter Sudan visa-free?
No; Saudi 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.