Switzerland
Sudan
Sudan visa for Swiss citizens
Entry requirement
Swiss citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Sudan.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Sudan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at sudanmission.ch
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
For the tourist visa, Sudan’s official sources give a standard fee of €80. 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.
Sudanese missions in Switzerland
- Embassy of Sudan in Geneva
Avenue Blanc 53, Genève
Sudan has 1 mission in Switzerland, with its embassy in Geneva.
Sudanese citizens travelling to Switzerland
SudanSwitzerland Visa required Switzerland 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 Switzerland 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 Swiss citizens can stay in Sudan
How long Swiss citizens may stay in Sudan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Swiss citizens apply
In Switzerland, applications go to the Sudanese embassy in Geneva, or to a visa centre acting for Sudan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Sudan.
Sudan’s neighbours for Swiss citizens
Eritrea and the Central African Republic require Swiss citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Sudanese citizens travelling to Switzerland
Sudanese citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Switzerland and Sudan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Sudan?
Swiss citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Sudan.
Where is the Sudanese embassy in Switzerland?
The Sudanese embassy in Switzerland is in Geneva.
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 Switzerland?
Sudanese citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
Can Swiss citizens enter Sudan visa-free?
No; Swiss citizens need a visa for Sudan 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.