The visa allows a maximum stay of one month and is valid for two months from the date of issuance.

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Japan to Sudan visa requirements

Q: Is there an eVisa for Sudan?

No. There is no online eVisa system for Sudan available to Japanese tourists. Applications are made in person at the embassy.

Q: How much does the visa cost?

A single-entry tourist visa costs 6,000 JPY and a double-entry visa 12,000 JPY, paid in exact cash at the Tokyo embassy.

Q: How long does processing take?

At least two business days. Submit between 10:00 and 12:00 on a weekday and collect on or after the issuance date.

Q: Is it safe to travel to Sudan right now?

No. Sudan has been in armed conflict since April 2023. Japan's MOFA and most governments issue the highest-level 'do not travel' advisory, and tourist travel is strongly discouraged regardless of visa status.

A Japanese ordinary passport holder needs a visa to enter Sudan for tourism. There is no visa-free entry, no eVisa, and no visa on arrival. The visa must be obtained in advance from the Embassy of Sudan in Tokyo (single-entry fee 6,000 yen). Note: Sudan has been in armed conflict since April 2023 and most governments warn against all travel. Sudan is not on any Japanese visa-waiver list and offers no eVisa or visa-on-arrival channel for Japanese tourists. A Japanese ordinary passport holder must obtain an entry visa in advance from the Embassy of Sudan in Tokyo before travelling. According to the embassy's official consular page, a tourist/entry visa requires two signed application forms, two photos, a passport valid at least six months with two blank pages, flight booking, itinerary, and a letter of guarantee. The single-entry visa costs 6,000 yen (paid in cash), is valid for two months from issuance, and permits a maximum stay of one month. Processing takes at least two business days. Multiple-entry visas can only be applied for inside Sudan. Travelers should be aware that since April 2023 Sudan has been engulfed in armed conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces; Khartoum International Airport has only limited operations, many foreign missions have suspended consular services, and Japan's MOFA and most governments maintain the highest "do not travel / evacuate" advisory. Tourist travel is effectively not advised regardless of visa status.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

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 2026-05-30

Visa type

Entry (tourist) visa - obtained in advance from Embassy of Sudan, Tokyo

Maximum stay

Up to 1 month maximum stay

per entry

Entries

Single entry (double-entry also available; multiple-entry only obtainable inside Sudan)

from issue date

Visa fee

6,000 JPY (single entry); 12,000 JPY (double entry)

consular fee only

Processing time

At least 2 business days

standard track

Validity

2 months from date of issuance

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm eligibility and route

Verify that you hold a valid Japanese ordinary passport with at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay and two blank visa pages (a facing double-page spread).

· Passport valid 6+ months· 2 blank pages

/02

Prepare documents

Complete two signed application forms, attach two recent photos (3cm x 2.5cm, taken within 6 months), and gather flight booking, itinerary, and a letter of guarantee on the embassy form.

· 2 forms· 2 photos

/03

Submit in person at the Embassy of Sudan in Tokyo

Lodge the application at the embassy consular window between 10:00 and 12:00, Monday to Friday. Sudan does not offer eVisa or visa on arrival for Japanese tourists.

· In person· Mon-Fri 10:00-12:00

/04

Pay the visa fee in cash

Pay 6,000 JPY for single entry (or 12,000 JPY for double entry). Exact cash amount required; cards are not accepted.

· Cash only· Exact amount

/05

Collect the visa

Return to pick up the passport on or after the issuance date (allow at least 2 business days), 10:00-12:00.

· 2+ days· Pickup 10:00-12:00

/06

Check travel advisories before departure

Review Japan MOFA and other advisories. Sudan is under the highest 'do not travel' warning due to ongoing armed conflict; confirm flights and entry feasibility before travelling.

· MOFA advisory· Conflict zone

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items

Personalized checklist

Japan -> Sudan · Entry (tourist) visa - obtained in advance from Embassy of Sudan, Tokyo

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredJapanese passport valid at least 6 months beyond stay

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredTwo blank facing visa pages in the passport

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredTwo completed and signed visa application forms

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

required

RequiredTwo passport photos (3cm x 2.5cm, taken within 6 months)

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

required

RequiredConfirmed round-trip / onward flight booking

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredDetailed travel itinerary

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredLetter of guarantee on the embassy form

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

required

RequiredVisa fee in exact cash (6,000 JPY single entry)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RecommendedCheck Japan MOFA travel advisory (currently highest level)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RecommendedTravel/medical insurance and proof of accommodation

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

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 sourcesEmbassy of Sudan in Tokyo - Entry Visa Embassy of Japan in Sudan - Consular notices Wikipedia - Visa requirements for Japanese citizens

Application link included: Embassy of Sudan in Tokyo - Entry Visa

Open link

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Single-entry visa6,000 JPYStandard tourist/entry visa at Tokyo embassy; cash only

Double-entry visa12,000 JPYTwo entries; applied for at Tokyo embassy

6-month multiple-entry visa52,000 JPYCan only be applied for inside Sudan, not in Tokyo

1-year multiple-entry visa97,000 JPYCan only be applied for inside Sudan, not in Tokyo

Total estimate6,000 JPY — 12,000 JPYincl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard embassy processing

At least 2 business days

In-person submission and pickup at the Embassy of Sudan in Tokyo, 10:00-12:00 Mon-Fri.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Apply well in advance

No eVisa or visa on arrival exists for Sudan; the visa must be secured in person in Tokyo before departure.

High

/02

In-person only, cash only

Both submission and payment must be done in person during the narrow 10:00-12:00 window, in exact cash.

Medium

/03

Active conflict and travel warnings

Sudan has been at war since April 2023; Japan MOFA and most governments advise against all travel and recommend evacuation.

High

/04

Limited air access

Khartoum International Airport operates only limited commercial traffic, complicating arrival and departure.

Medium

/05

Letter of guarantee requirement

Tourists must provide a letter of guarantee on the embassy's form, which can be a hurdle for independent travelers.

Medium

/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

2026-05-30

Japan to Sudan route verified

Confirmed via the Embassy of Sudan in Tokyo that Japanese passport holders require an advance entry visa (no eVisa/VOA); single-entry fee 6,000 JPY, 2-month validity, 1-month stay, 2+ day processing. Noted ongoing armed conflict and highest-level travel advisories.

/09 — The questions