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Do Germany passport holders need a visa to visit SD?

Q: Is there a Sudan eVisa for Germans?

No reliable official eVisa is available for German citizens. The standard route is a paper/sticker visa issued by the Sudanese mission, in Germany the Embassy of Sudan in Berlin.

Q: How long can I stay in Sudan on a tourist visa?

A tourist/visit visa typically permits a stay of up to about 30 days, with the exact duration set by the issuing mission.

Q: How much does the Sudan visa cost?

The embassy fee is generally around EUR 100-150, and may change. Using a visa agency adds a service fee.

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

No. The German Federal Foreign Office has issued a travel warning and exit recommendation. Since April 2023 there is severe armed conflict; Khartoum airport and the German embassy in Khartoum are closed, and consular help on the ground is unavailable.

Q: How long does processing take?

Usually 5-15 working days, but it can take longer because Sudanese visas may require security clearance from Khartoum.

German passport holders need a visa to enter Sudan. There is no eVisa or visa-on-arrival; the visa must be obtained in advance from a Sudanese embassy or consulate (the embassy in Berlin handles applications from Germany). Note: Germany's Federal Foreign Office maintains an active travel warning for Sudan due to the ongoing armed conflict. As of 2026, holders of an ordinary German passport require a visa to travel to Sudan for tourism or any short visit. Sudan does not operate an eVisa platform or visa-on-arrival for German citizens, so the visa must be applied for in person (or by mail) at a Sudanese diplomatic mission before travel; in Germany this is the Embassy of Sudan in Berlin. A standard tourist/visit visa is typically a single-entry sticker valid for entry within a set window and allowing a short stay. Beyond the visa formality, travelers must be aware that the German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) has issued a formal travel warning and exit recommendation for Sudan: since April 2023 there have been severe armed conflicts between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Khartoum airport and the German embassy in Khartoum are closed, consular support on the ground is not available, and the overall security situation is extremely dangerous. Practical tourism to Sudan is effectively not advisable at this time, and visa issuance and entry conditions are unstable.

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 tourist or visit visa (sticker in passport)

Maximum stay

Typically up to 30 days (set by the issuing mission)

per entry

Entries

Usually single entry

from issue date

Visa fee

Approx. EUR 100-150 (varies by mission; subject to change)

consular fee only

Processing time

Around 5-15 working days; can be longer due to security clearance

standard track

Validity

Commonly 3 months from issue to use the entry

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Check the travel warning first

Review the German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) advisory for Sudan. A formal travel warning and exit recommendation is in effect due to the SAF-RSF conflict. Consular support inside Sudan is unavailable.

· Auswärtiges Amt· Travel warning active

/02

Confirm visa requirement and current process

Contact the Embassy of Sudan in Berlin to confirm that a paper/embassy visa is required and to obtain the current application form, document list, and fee. There is no eVisa or visa-on-arrival for German citizens.

· Embassy of Sudan, Berlin· No eVisa/VOA

/03

Prepare your documents

Assemble a passport valid at least 6 months beyond entry with blank pages, completed application form, passport photos, proof of accommodation/invitation, return flight booking, and any required letter of purpose.

· 6-month passport validity

/04

Submit the application to the embassy

Lodge the application in person or by mail with the Sudanese consular section in Berlin (consular hours typically weekday mornings). Pay the embassy fee as instructed.

· In person or by mail

/05

Wait for processing and clearance

Allow several working days to a few weeks. Sudanese visas can require security clearance from Khartoum, which lengthens timelines, especially during the current crisis.

· 5-15+ working days

/06

Collect the visa and re-check safety before travel

Retrieve the passport with the visa sticker, verify the validity and stay dates, and re-confirm the security situation and flight availability (Khartoum airport is closed; Port Sudan operates).

· Verify dates· Re-check safety

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

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German passport valid 6+ months beyond entry, with blank pages

required

Completed Sudan visa application form

required

Recent passport-size photographs

required

Embassy/consular visa fee (approx. EUR 100-150)

required

Confirmed return/onward flight booking

required

Proof of accommodation or letter of invitation

required

Yellow fever vaccination certificate (commonly required for Sudan)

recommended

Travel/medical insurance covering a high-risk destination

recommended

Letter stating purpose of visit

recommended

Check Auswärtiges Amt travel warning before booking

required

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Embassy tourist/visit visa fee~EUR 100-150Set by the Sudanese mission; varies and subject to change

Service/agency fee (if using a visa agency)~EUR 30-80Only if you use a third-party visa service

Yellow fever vaccination~EUR 40-70Vaccine cost where the certificate is required

Total estimateEUR 100 — EUR 250incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Embassy of Sudan, Berlin (standard)

5-15 working days

Apply directly at the consular section; the only official channel for German residents. Times can extend due to security clearance.

Visa agency service

1-3 weeks

A third-party agency handles submission for an added fee; processing still depends on the embassy.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

No eVisa or visa-on-arrival channel

Sudan does not offer an online visa or visa-on-arrival for German citizens; only an embassy-issued paper visa is available.

High

/02

Sudan is not visa-exempt for Germany

There is no visa-waiver agreement; an ordinary German passport always needs a pre-arranged visa for Sudan.

High

/03

Active travel warning and conflict

The German Foreign Office warns against travel; armed conflict, closed Khartoum airport, and a closed German embassy make travel and visa issuance unreliable.

High

/04

Security clearance requirement

Sudanese tourist visas can require approval from authorities in Khartoum, lengthening or blocking issuance.

Medium

/05

Health entry rules

Yellow fever certificate is frequently required, adding a documentation step.

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

Germany to Sudan route verified

Confirmed visa-required (embassy/paper visa only; no eVisa or visa-on-arrival for German citizens) against IATA-aligned sources and the Sudanese Embassy in Berlin. Noted the active Auswärtiges Amt travel warning due to the ongoing SAF-RSF conflict.

/09 — The questions