Somalia
Sudan
Sudan visa for Somali citizens
Entry requirement
Somali citizens need a visa for Sudan, obtained before travel.
- 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 Somali citizens apply for a visa for Sudan
Sudan has no embassy or consulate in Somalia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Sudan in Nairobi1,021 km
Karbarnet Road, Nairobi
- 1,065 km
- Embassy of Sudan in Kampala1,432 km
Nakasero Road 21, 3200 Kampala
The nearest Sudanese missions to Mogadishu are in Nairobi, Kenya (1,021 km from Mogadishu), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (1,065 km) and Kampala, Uganda (1,432 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Somalia is decided by Sudan, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Sudanese citizens travelling to Somalia
SudanSomalia e-Visa Somalia 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.
For a trip from Somalia 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 Somali citizens can stay in Sudan
How long Somali citizens may stay in Sudan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Somali citizens apply
Sudan has no embassy or career consulate in Somalia. Somali citizens apply through a mission of Sudan accredited to Somalia from abroad; the official visa portal of Sudan names the right place.
Sudan’s neighbours for Somali citizens
Egypt, Eritrea and the Central African Republic require Somali citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Sudanese citizens travelling to Somalia
Sudanese citizens need a visa for Somalia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Somali citizens need a visa for Sudan?
Somali citizens need a visa for Sudan, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Sudan in Somalia?
No. Sudan has no embassy in Somalia. The nearest Sudanese embassy is in Nairobi, Kenya, 1,021 km from Mogadishu.
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 Somalia?
Sudanese citizens need a visa for Somalia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Somali citizens enter Sudan visa-free?
No; Somali 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.