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United Arab Emirates to Sudan visa requirements

UAE ordinary passport holders do not need a pre-entry visa for Sudan, but UAE MoFA now says they obtain an entry permit upon arrival and the permitted stay is only 2 months. UAE MoFA also warns UAE nationals against traveling to Sudan at present. As of 18 June 2026, the previous open-ended stay wording is incorrect. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sudan travel-requirements page, last modified 04 November 2025, marks diplomatic, special, official, and normal UAE passports as visa free, but its note says all those visa types are exempted because a UAE national obtains an entry permit upon arrival in Sudan and the permitted period of stay is only two months. The same UAE MoFA page warns UAE nationals against traveling to Sudan at present. This updates the older 19 August 2016 UAE MoFA announcement, which said Sudan had exempted UAE citizens holding diplomatic, special, mission, and regular passports from the pre-entry visa requirement. The correct practical wording is therefore: no pre-entry visa for UAE passport holders, entry permit on arrival, stay limited to 2 months, and travel strongly discouraged because of the active conflict. U.S. State Department guidance reissued on 15 May 2026 keeps Sudan at Level 4: Do Not Travel due to armed conflict, civil unrest, crime, terrorism, kidnapping, and limited health care. Travelers who nevertheless must go should confirm operational entry points with Sudanese authorities, carry a passport valid at least 6 months, bring proof of onward/return travel and a local address/contact, expect ad hoc procedures, and comply with local registration or movement-permit requirements.
VISA-FREETOURISMENTRY PERMIT ISSUED ON ARRIVAL; CONFIRM CURRENT ENTRY-POINT PRACTICE BEFORE TRAVELLast verified 2026-06-18
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-18
Visa type
No pre-entry visa; entry permit on arrival
Maximum stay
2 months
per entry
Entries
Entry permit issued on arrival; confirm current entry-point practice before travel
from issue date
Visa fee
No pre-entry visa fee listed for UAE nationals
consular fee only
Processing time
No advance visa application, but arrival processing and local registration may apply
standard track
Validity
Passport should be valid at least 6 months
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm the current MoFA warning
UAE MoFA currently warns UAE nationals against traveling to Sudan. Treat this as a high-risk route even though no pre-entry visa is required.
· MoFA warning· Active conflict
/02
Check passport validity
Use a UAE ordinary passport valid for at least 6 months, with at least one blank page for entry stamps or permits.
· 6 months validity· Blank page
/03
Confirm operational entry points
Because Sudan remains affected by armed conflict, verify with Sudanese authorities, airlines, and your local contacts which airports or borders are operating before departure.
· Operational airport/border· Confirm before travel
/04
Prepare support documents
Carry proof of onward or return travel, a local contact or address in Sudan, accommodation details if available, sufficient cash, and travel/medical evacuation insurance.
· Onward/return travel· Local address
/05
Obtain entry permit on arrival
UAE MoFA says UAE nationals obtain an entry permit upon arrival in Sudan. The permitted stay is only 2 months.
· Entry permit· 2 months
/06
Complete local registration if required
Local police/alien registration and movement permits may be required after arrival, especially given the conflict and changing procedures. Confirm locally and keep receipts or proof.
· Local registration· Movement permit
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items
Personalized checklist
United Arab Emirates -> Sudan · No pre-entry visa; entry permit on arrival
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Deadline reminderAdd a date before export
RequiredValid UAE ordinary passport
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredPassport valid at least 6 months
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredAt least one blank passport page
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredAwareness that permitted stay is 2 months
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredCurrent confirmation of operational airport/border and entry procedures
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RecommendedProof of onward or return travel
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RecommendedLocal address/contact or accommodation details in Sudan
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RecommendedSufficient cash because banking/card access may be unreliable
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
recommended
RecommendedTravel medical and evacuation insurance
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RequiredCheck UAE MoFA and other official travel advisories before any trip
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
ConditionalOfficial application form or online application
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if required.
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
RecommendedTravel medical insurance
Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates
Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.
Official sourcesUAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sudan travel requirements, last modified 04-11-2025UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sudan exempts UAE citizens from pre-entry visa requirement, 19-08-2016U.S. Department of State - Sudan Travel Advisory, 15 May 2026
Application link included: UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sudan exempts UAE citizens from pre-entry visa requirement, 19-08-2016
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Pre-entry tourist visa0UAE MoFA lists UAE passports as visa free from pre-entry visa requirement
Entry permit on arrivalNot publishedUAE MoFA says UAE nationals obtain an entry permit on arrival; verify current local charges before travel
Police/alien registration or local processingVariableMay apply locally depending on entry point, hotel, or current security procedures
Total estimate0 — Variableincl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Entry permit on arrival
At the operating entry point
No pre-entry visa application is required for UAE nationals, but Sudan arrival procedures may be ad hoc during the conflict.
Local registration / movement permissions
After arrival if required
Confirm with local authorities or accommodation whether police registration or movement permits are required.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Pre-entry visa exemption remains in place
UAE MoFA's 2016 announcement and current travel-requirements page support that UAE passport holders are exempt from the pre-entry visa requirement.
High
/02
Arrival entry permit with a 2-month stay
The current UAE MoFA country page says UAE nationals obtain an entry permit upon arrival and may stay only 2 months.
High
/03
Current UAE MoFA travel warning
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns UAE nationals against traveling to Sudan at present.
High
/04
Active conflict and disrupted operations
Sudan remains under a Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory from the U.S. Department of State, with armed conflict and limited consular/medical capacity.
High
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-06-19
Reviewed by Claude Code
Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.
2026-06-18 · major
Sudan stay length and arrival-permit guidance corrected
Replaced the inaccurate open-ended stay claim with the current UAE MoFA two-month entry-permit-on-arrival rule, removed weak third-party sources, added the current UAE MoFA travel warning and Level 4 conflict context, and added Chinese localization.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do UAE citizens need a visa before traveling to Sudan?—
No pre-entry visa is required according to UAE MoFA, but UAE nationals obtain an entry permit upon arrival in Sudan.
How long can UAE nationals stay in Sudan?+
Is Sudan currently safe to visit?+
Is there an arrival fee?+
What documents should I carry?+
Do I need to register after arrival?+
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