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United States to Sudan visa requirements

Q: Is there a tourist e-visa for Sudan?

Sudan operates an electronic visa platform, but it is not a reliable tourist channel for US citizens given the current conflict. The practical route is the Embassy of Sudan in Washington, DC.

Q: How much does a Sudan visa cost for a US citizen?

The Embassy of Sudan charges a flat USD 154 processing fee for all visa categories, plus any courier or vaccination costs.

Q: How long does processing take?

Allow up to 10 working days. The embassy states it will not expedite applications based on flight itineraries.

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

No. The US State Department maintains a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory due to armed conflict, crime, kidnapping, terrorism and landmines. The US Embassy in Khartoum is closed.

Q: Do I need a yellow fever vaccination?

Yes. Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for entry, along with a passport valid 6+ months and two blank pages.

Yes. US ordinary passport holders need a visa obtained in advance from a Sudanese embassy or consulate before traveling to Sudan. There is no visa-on-arrival or tourist e-visa channel available to US citizens, and the US Embassy in Khartoum is closed. Sudan is under a US State Department Level 4 "Do Not Travel" advisory because of armed conflict. A United States ordinary passport holder cannot enter Sudan visa-free. A visa must be secured before arrival from a Sudanese diplomatic mission (in the US, the Embassy of Sudan in Washington, DC). The embassy primarily processes business, work, official and humanitarian visas, each carrying a flat USD 154 processing fee with roughly 10 working days processing; a sponsorship/invitation letter is generally required. Sudan does operate an electronic visa platform, but practical tourist access is effectively unavailable given the conflict, and no visa-on-arrival exists for US nationals. Critically, Sudan is under a US State Department Travel Advisory Level 4 (Do Not Travel) due to an active civil war, and the US Embassy in Khartoum suspended operations in April 2023, so emergency consular support is limited and routed through US Embassy Cairo. Travelers should treat any leisure travel to Sudan as inadvisable; this guide documents the formal requirement rather than recommending the trip.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE 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

Embassy/consular visa (entry visa) - obtained in advance

Maximum stay

Typically up to 30 days (single entry); subject to visa endorsement

per entry

Entries

Single entry

from issue date

Visa fee

USD 154 (flat embassy processing fee)

consular fee only

Processing time

Up to 10 working days (no expediting for flight itineraries)

standard track

Validity

Generally valid for entry within a few months of issuance; confirm with embassy

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Reconsider travel given the Level 4 advisory

Sudan is under a US State Department Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory due to active armed conflict, crime, kidnapping and terrorism. Confirm whether travel is truly necessary before applying.

· Advisory check

/02

Secure an invitation or sponsorship letter

The Embassy of Sudan requires a sponsorship/invitation letter detailing the purpose of travel, duration of stay, and financial responsibility. Tourists generally need a host or organization to provide this.

· Required document

/03

Complete the visa application form

Obtain and fill out the official entry-visa application form from the Embassy of Sudan in Washington, DC.

· Application

/04

Assemble supporting documents

Prepare a passport valid 6+ months with two blank pages, one passport-size photo, proof of yellow fever vaccination, and the sponsorship letter.

· Documents

/05

Pay the USD 154 fee and submit

Submit the application and pay the USD 154 processing fee to the embassy/consulate. Allow up to 10 working days for processing.

· Fee: USD 154

/06

Collect the visa and confirm details

Verify the validity dates, single-entry status, and permitted length of stay on the visa before traveling. Contact consular@sudanembassy.org with questions.

· Verification

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items

Personalized checklist

United States -> Sudan · Embassy/consular visa (entry visa) - obtained in advance

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredUS passport valid at least 6 months beyond arrival with two blank pages

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

required

RequiredCompleted Sudan entry-visa application form

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

required

RequiredOne recent passport-size photo (white background)

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

required

RequiredSponsorship / invitation letter stating purpose, duration and financial responsibility

Signed or stamped letter with host contact details and visit arrangements

required

RequiredUSD 154 visa processing fee

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

required

RequiredYellow fever vaccination certificate

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

required

RecommendedConfirmed round-trip flight itinerary

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedProof of accommodation or host details

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

recommended

RecommendedProof of sufficient funds (recent bank statements)

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

recommended

RecommendedComprehensive travel and medical/evacuation insurance

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 sourcesUS State Department - Sudan International Travel Information Embassy of Sudan (Washington, DC) - Entry Visa US State Department - Sudan Visa Reciprocity

Application link included: Embassy of Sudan (Washington, DC) - Entry Visa

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Embassy visa processing feeUSD 154Flat fee charged by the Embassy of Sudan for all visa categories

Yellow fever vaccinationUSD 0-200Variable cost at a US travel clinic; certificate required for entry

Courier / return postageUSD 20-50If applying by mail to the embassy

Total estimateUSD 154 — USD 404incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Embassy of Sudan (Washington, DC) by mail or in person

Up to 10 working days

Standard processing through the Sudanese embassy; no expediting offered based on flight dates. This is the primary route for US applicants.

Sudanese e-visa platform

About 3 working days (when operational)

Sudan operates an electronic visa system, but tourist access is unreliable amid the conflict and is not a guaranteed channel for US citizens.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

No visa-waiver agreement

The US and Sudan have no visa-exemption or visa-on-arrival arrangement, so US passport holders must obtain a visa beforehand.

High

/02

Active armed conflict

Sudan's ongoing civil war drives a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory and severely restricts tourist entry.

High

/03

US Embassy in Khartoum closed

The US Embassy suspended operations in April 2023, so consular help inside Sudan is unavailable and routed via Cairo.

High

/04

Sponsorship requirement

The Sudanese embassy generally requires an invitation/sponsorship letter, which makes pure tourist applications difficult.

Medium

/05

Yellow fever entry rule

Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for entry, an additional gating requirement for 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 · major

United States of America to Sudan route verified

Confirmed visa-required status against the Embassy of Sudan and US State Department. Noted USD 154 embassy fee, ~10 working day processing, Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory, and closure of the US Embassy in Khartoum.

/09 — The questions