United Kingdom
Sudan
Sudan visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
British 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 sudanembassy.org.uk
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
Sudan’s tourist visa costs €80 at the standard rate published by its authorities. 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 the United Kingdom
Sudan has 1 mission in the United Kingdom, with its embassy in London.
Sudanese citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
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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 the United Kingdom 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 British citizens can stay in Sudan
How long British citizens may stay in Sudan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How British citizens apply
In the United Kingdom, applications go to the Sudanese embassy in London, or to a visa centre acting for Sudan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Sudan.
Sudan’s neighbours for British citizens
Eritrea and the Central African Republic require British citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Sudanese citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Sudanese citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between the United Kingdom and Sudan.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Sudan?
British citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Sudan.
Where is the Sudanese embassy in the United Kingdom?
The Sudanese embassy in the United Kingdom is in London.
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 the United Kingdom?
Sudanese citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
Can British citizens enter Sudan visa-free?
No; British 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.