Sudan
South Africa
South Africa visa for Sudanese citizens
Entry requirement
Sudanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- South Africa visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dirco.gov.za
Which South Africa visa?
Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits
Key facts
- Fee
- ZAR 425
All visa types for South Africa
For the tourist visa, South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425.
South African missions in Sudan
South Africa has 1 mission in Sudan, with its embassy in Khartoum.
South African citizens travelling to Sudan
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Travel advice for South Africa
- 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.
For a trip from Sudan to South Africa, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Sudanese citizens can stay in South Africa
How long Sudanese citizens may stay in South Africa 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 South African embassy in Khartoum, or to a visa centre acting for South Africa; fees, documents and processing times are published by South Africa.
South Africa’s neighbours for Sudanese citizens
Eswatini and Lesotho require Sudanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South African citizens travelling to Sudan
Sudan requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Sudan and South Africa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sudanese citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Sudanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.
Where is the South African embassy in Sudan?
The South African embassy in Sudan is in Khartoum.
How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?
South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Sudan?
Sudan requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Sudanese citizens enter South Africa visa-free?
No; Sudanese citizens need a visa for South Africa obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.