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Egypt visa for Sudanese citizens

Visa required

Sudanese citizens need a visa for Egypt, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
5 missions

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Egypt visa?

Tourist visa issued by an Egyptian embassy or consulate

Key facts

Processing time
Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.

All visa types for Egypt

Processing time, as Egypt states it: Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.

Egyptian missions in Sudan

All missions of Egypt in Sudan

Egypt has 5 missions in Sudan, with its embassy in Port Sudan. Consulates: Port Sudan, Wadi Halfa and Khartoum.

Egyptian citizens travelling to Sudan

EgyptSudan Visa required Sudan visa for citizens of Egypt

Travel advice for Egypt

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)

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 Sudan to Egypt, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Egypt at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 14 July 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Egypt (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Egypt (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Sudanese citizens can stay in Egypt

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

How Sudanese citizens apply

In Sudan, applications go to the Egyptian embassy in Port Sudan and the consulates in Port Sudan, Wadi Halfa and Khartoum, or to a visa centre acting for Egypt; fees, documents and processing times are published by Egypt.

Egypt’s neighbours for Sudanese citizens

Palestine requires Sudanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Egyptian citizens travelling to Sudan

Egyptian citizens need a visa for Sudan, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Sudan and Egypt.

Frequently asked questions

Do Sudanese citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Sudanese citizens need a visa for Egypt, obtained before travel.

Where is the Egyptian embassy in Sudan?

The Egyptian embassy in Sudan is in Port Sudan; there are also consulates in Port Sudan, Wadi Halfa and Khartoum.

Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Sudan?

Egyptian citizens need a visa for Sudan, obtained before travel.

Can Sudanese citizens enter Egypt visa-free?

No; Sudanese citizens need a visa for Egypt 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.