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Do Hong Kong passport holders need a visa to visit SD?

Q: Is there a visa on arrival for Sudan?

There is no reliable visa-on-arrival channel for HK passport holders. You should secure a visa in advance from a Sudanese embassy or consulate.

Q: How much does a Sudan visa cost?

The consular processing fee is approximately USD 154, plus any vaccination or courier costs.

Q: Is it safe to travel to Sudan now?

No. Sudan has been in active civil war since April 2023. The Hong Kong SAR Government and most foreign ministries advise against all travel, and many services are unavailable.

Q: Do I need a yellow fever certificate?

A yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required if you arrive from or have transited a yellow-fever endemic area. Other vaccinations such as cholera are recommended.

HK ordinary passport holders need a visa to enter Sudan. There is no visa-free or reliable visa-on-arrival channel; apply in advance through a Sudanese embassy/consulate (an eVisa portal exists but is not consistently operational). Holders of the Hong Kong SAR ordinary passport require a visa to enter Sudan for tourism or any short visit. This is confirmed by the Hong Kong Immigration Department, which lists Sudan as "Visa Required," and there is no mutual visa-waiver or stable visa-on-arrival arrangement. The standard route is a paper visa obtained from a Sudanese embassy or consulate before departure; Sudan also operates an eVisa portal in normal times, but processing is frequently disrupted. Sudan is not in the Schengen area, so the 90/180 short-stay rule and ETIAS do not apply. Critically, Sudan has been in an active civil war since April 2023; the Hong Kong SAR Government and most foreign ministries advise against all travel, many missions are closed or operating with severe limitations, and the embassy visa fee is around USD 154 with processing of up to 10 working days. Travelers should confirm current procedures directly with the nearest Sudanese mission before any planning.

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 entry visa (eVisa portal exists but unreliable)

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days (single visit; some visas extendable by 30 days inside Sudan)

per entry

Entries

Single entry (typical)

from issue date

Visa fee

Approx. USD 154 (consular processing fee)

consular fee only

Processing time

Up to 10 working days at the embassy

standard track

Validity

Typically valid 60 days from issue for entry

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm travel is feasible and check advisories

Sudan has been in armed conflict since April 2023. Review the Hong Kong SAR Government Outbound Travel Alert and your government advisory before applying, as all travel is currently advised against.

· Pre-application· Critical

/02

Locate the nearest Sudanese mission

There is no Sudanese embassy in Hong Kong. Identify the accredited Sudanese embassy or consulate covering your region (e.g. Beijing or a regional consulate) and contact it to confirm it is accepting applications.

· Embassy

/03

Gather required documents

Prepare a completed and signed application form, a passport valid at least 6 months with blank pages, one passport-size photo, and a sponsorship/invitation letter stating purpose, duration and financial responsibility.

· Documents

/04

Obtain yellow fever vaccination if applicable

A yellow fever certificate may be required if arriving from or transiting an endemic area; cholera and other vaccinations are recommended.

· Health

/05

Submit application and pay the fee

Lodge the application in person or by post per the mission's instructions and pay the approximately USD 154 consular fee by the accepted method (money order, cashier's check or cash).

· Fee· ~USD 154

/06

Collect visa and verify entry conditions

Allow up to 10 working days. Check the visa's validity window, single-entry status and permitted stay, and re-confirm that border points are operational before travel.

· Processing· Up to 10 working days

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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HK SAR ordinary passport valid 6+ months beyond entry with blank pages

required

Completed and signed Sudan visa application form

required

One recent passport-size photograph

required

Sponsorship or invitation letter (purpose, duration, financial responsibility)

required

Consular fee of approximately USD 154 in the accepted payment form

required

Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from/transiting endemic area)

conditional

Proof of onward/return travel and accommodation

recommended

Travel insurance covering high-risk/conflict regions

recommended

Check current HK SAR Outbound Travel Alert for Sudan

required

Copy of US/other residence permit if applying as a non-resident of the consular jurisdiction

conditional

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Consular visa processing feeUSD 154Standard entry/tourist visa fee charged by Sudanese missions

Yellow fever vaccinationUSD 30-80If required based on travel origin; cost varies by clinic

Courier / return postageUSD 20-40For postal applications and document return

Total estimateUSD 154 — USD 270incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Embassy/consulate visa

Up to 10 working days

Standard route for HK passport holders; apply in advance at an accredited Sudanese mission.

eVisa portal

Around 3 working days (when operational)

Sudan operates an online visa system in normal times, but it is frequently unavailable due to the conflict; confirm before relying on it.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

No visa-waiver or VOA agreement

Hong Kong and Sudan have no mutual visa exemption, and Sudan offers no dependable visa-on-arrival for HK passport holders.

High

/02

Official HK source lists Sudan as visa required

The Hong Kong Immigration Department explicitly classifies Sudan as Visa Required for HKSAR passport holders.

High

/03

Active armed conflict

Sudan has been in civil war since April 2023, with travel advised against and many consular services disrupted.

High

/04

Sponsorship/invitation requirement

Sudanese missions generally require a sponsor or invitation letter, complicating purely tourist applications.

Medium

/05

Health entry conditions

Yellow fever certificate may be required depending on the traveler's route, adding a pre-travel 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

HK to Sudan route verified

Confirmed via HK Immigration Department that Sudan is visa required for HKSAR ordinary passport holders; embassy fee ~USD 154 and up to 10 working days processing verified against the Embassy of Sudan; noted ongoing conflict and advisory against travel.

/09 — The questions