How to get a Sudan visa from Egypt

Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Egyptian passport holders travelling to Sudan.

Visa types & fees

2 visa options for travelling to Sudan.

Processing time7 working days

Validity30 days

Fee (approx.)$68

Processing time7 working days

Validity30 days

Fee (approx.)$68

Documents Egyptian applicants need to provide.

Passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport should have at least two blank pages for the necessary stamp.
Duly completed visa application form signed by the applicant.
Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
Original copy of bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a steady and continuous flow of funds.
Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
Copy of return flight ticket.
Travel itinerary.

Applicants of this visa are foreign nationals traveling to Sudan for the purpose of sightseeing, recreation, and relaxation.
Foreigners who have the intention of visiting their friends or relatives in the country are eligible for this visa.
If you are visiting a friend or relative in the country, a letter of invitation from the applicant’s host is required. The contact information of the host should be stated in the letter.
During your time in the country, you are allowed to attend festivals and events taking place in the country.
A letter from your employer is required. The letter must state the applicant’s job position, salary level, and length of employment.
Foreigners in Sudan are not allowed to take up paid or unpaid employment during their time in the country.
Minors applying for this visa should be in possession of the original copy of their birth certificate. If they are traveling with one or none of their parents, a notarized consent signed by both parents of the minor is required.
Vaccination against yellow fever is mandatory.

This visa is issued to foreign nationals who have the intention of engaging in business activities during their time in the country.
Business travelers are allowed to negotiate and sign business contracts with their partners in the country.
You are eligible for this visa if you have the intention of attending trade fairs, conferences, and business seminars in the country.
An official letter of invitation from the host company in Sudan is required. The letter must state the nature of the business to be carried out and the duration of the applicant’s visit.
The business letter must state who will be financially responsible for the applicant during his/her time in the country.
A letter from the applicant’s employer in Egypt is required. The letter must state the duration and purpose of the applicant’s business trip.
If there have been previous trade relations between the companies involved, proof of this is required.
Documents that show that the applicant has the incentive of returning to their home country is required.

A visa to Sudan can be gotten from the Sudanese embassy in Cairo.

There are some relatively safe places to visit in Sudan.

Yes, alcohol is illegal in Sudan because it is an Islamic country.

Sudan is one of the poorest countries in the world.

The war in Sudan started in 1983.

Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Sudan visa requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.