United States
Sudan
Sudan visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
US citizens need a visa for Sudan, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Sudan visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at sudanembassy.org
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 States
- Embassy of Sudan in Washington D.C.
Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 2210, 20008 Washington
Today 10:00–16:00
Sudan has 1 mission in the United States, with its embassy in Washington D.C.
Sudanese citizens travelling to the United States
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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.
Before travelling from the United States to Sudan, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 US citizens can stay in Sudan
How long US citizens may stay in Sudan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How US citizens apply
In the United States, applications go to the Sudanese embassy in Washington D.C., or to a visa centre acting for Sudan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Sudan.
Sudan’s neighbours for US citizens
Eritrea and the Central African Republic require US citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Sudanese citizens travelling to the United States
Sudanese citizens are currently not admitted to the United States, according to the visa data used here.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Sudan?
US citizens need a visa for Sudan, obtained before travel.
Where is the Sudanese embassy in the United States?
The Sudanese embassy in the United States is in Washington D.C.
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 States?
Sudanese citizens are currently not admitted to the United States, according to the visa data used here.
Can US citizens enter Sudan visa-free?
No; US citizens need a visa for Sudan 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.