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Switzerland visa for Sudanese citizens
Entry requirement
Sudanese citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Switzerland visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at eda.admin.ch
Which Switzerland visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases.
All visa types for Switzerland
Switzerland’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is sem.admin.ch. Processing time, as Switzerland states it: Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Swiss missions in Sudan
- Embassy of Switzerland in Khartoum
(temporarily closed), Street 15, House No. 7, Amarat, Khartoum
Switzerland has 1 mission in Sudan, with its embassy in Khartoum.
Switzerland: visa decisions in Sudan
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 140 | 100 | 39 | 27.9% | 15.0% |
In 2023, Switzerland’s embassy and consulates in Sudan (Khartoum) received 140 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 100. 27.9% of applications were refused.
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 42.3% of the applications lodged in Sudan that year. Switzerland’s consulates worldwide refused 10.7%. Switzerland was the 6th 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
Swiss citizens travelling to Sudan
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Travel advice for Switzerland
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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.
Before travelling from Sudan to Switzerland, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Switzerland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 13 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Switzerland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Switzerland (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Sudanese citizens can stay in Switzerland
How long Sudanese citizens may stay in Switzerland 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 Swiss embassy in Khartoum, or to a visa centre acting for Switzerland; fees, documents and processing times are published by Switzerland.
Switzerland and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Switzerland lets Sudanese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Switzerland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Switzerland’s neighbours for Sudanese citizens
Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria require Sudanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swiss citizens travelling to Sudan
Swiss citizens need a visa for Sudan, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Sudan and Switzerland.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sudanese citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Sudanese citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
Where is the Swiss embassy in Sudan?
The Swiss embassy in Sudan is in Khartoum.
How much does the Switzerland tourist visa cost?
Switzerland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Sudan?
Swiss citizens need a visa for Sudan, obtained before travel.
Can Sudanese citizens enter Switzerland visa-free?
No; Sudanese citizens need a visa for Switzerland 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.