South Africa to Sudan visa requirements

Yes, a South African ordinary passport holder needs a visa to enter Sudan. There is no eVisa or visa-on-arrival; you must obtain a paper visa in advance from a Sudanese embassy or consulate. Note: an active armed conflict and "do not travel" advisories make travel to Sudan extremely dangerous in 2026. South African (ordinary passport) travelers require a traditional embassy/consulate visa to visit Sudan for tourism or a short visit. Sudan does not offer an eVisa, ETA, or visa-on-arrival to South African nationals, so the visa must be secured before departure by submitting a passport, application form, photos, invitation/hotel booking and the prescribed fee to a Sudanese diplomatic mission. Processing is typically several days to a few weeks. Beyond the visa, foreigners must register with the authorities (Aliens Registration) within 3 days of arrival and obtain a travel/movement permit to go more than 25 km outside Khartoum, and photography permits are required. Critically, Sudan has been engulfed in armed conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces since April 2023; major Western embassies have suspended operations, and governments including the US and UK maintain their highest "do not travel" advisories. Visa issuance is severely disrupted and tourist travel is strongly discouraged. Travelers should treat the visa-required status as the baseline and reconfirm the security situation and consular availability with the Sudanese mission accredited to South Africa before making any plans.