Sudan
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France visa for Sudanese citizens
Entry requirement
France requires Sudanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at sd.ambafrance.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
For the tourist visa, France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Sudan
- Embassy of France in Khartoum
rue 13 Amarat, Khartoum
France has 1 mission in Sudan, with its embassy in Khartoum.
France: visa decisions in Sudan
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 498 | 191 | 331 | 63.4% | 32.5% |
In 2023, France’s embassy and consulates in Sudan (Khartoum) received 498 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 191. The refusal rate was 63.4%.
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 42.3% of the applications lodged in Sudan that year. France’s consulates worldwide refused 16.7%. France was the 2nd most applied-for Schengen state in Sudan.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Sudan, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
French citizens travelling to Sudan
FranceSudan Visa required Sudan visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Sudanese citizens planning a trip to France can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Sudanese citizens can stay in France
How long Sudanese citizens may stay in France 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 French embassy in Khartoum, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Sudanese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Sudanese citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Sudanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Sudan
Sudan requires French citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Sudan and France.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sudanese citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Sudanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the French embassy in Sudan?
The French embassy in Sudan is in Khartoum.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Sudan?
Sudan requires French citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Sudanese citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Sudanese citizens need a visa for France 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.