Sudan visa requirements for Kenyans
Travel and visa requirements
Sudanese Visa is not required for Kenyans
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- Kenya citizens can get a visa upon their arrival at any international airport in Sudan and at all land border crossings in the country.
- This visa allows Kenyans to stay in Sudan for a duration of 30 days.
- Intending visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of arrival in Sudan. The passport should have at least one blank page for visa stamping.
- Tourists who wish to stay beyond the 30-day validity should apply for an extension at the immigration department in Sudan.
- Travellers under the age of 18 must have their father's consent before entering and exiting Sudan. On occasions where they are travelling alone, they must show travel authorization from their parents or guardians.
- Travellers to Sudan must provide proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Sudan. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in Sudan.
- Tourists are required to provide proof of enough funds to spend during their stay in the country.
- Prospective visitors can get to Sudan from any international airport in Kenya. There are international airports in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa.
- Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, Air Canada, and Virgin Atlantic are some of the carriers that fly from Kenya to Sudan.
- The estimated flight time from Nairobi to Khartoum, Sudan is 2 hours, 55 minutes, 7 hours, 35 minutes from Kisumu, and from Mombasa, it is 3 hours, 30 minutes.
- The Sudanese Pound is the official currency in Sudan. Visitors are advised to exchange their foreign currencies at banks and other exchange outlets.
- Arabic and English as the official languages of Sudan. Arabic however, is the most spoken language in the country.
- About 97% of the population of Sudan adheres to Islam as their religion, precisely the Sunni branch of Islam. There are a few other religions in the country.
- Sudan has a tropical climate. The best time to visit the Republic of Sudan is between the winter months of December and January when the weather is most favourable.
- Goraasa be dama, Ful, Tamia, Kisra and Jibnasalaata are some of the dishes tourists can try in Sudan.
- Visitors can move around in Sudan with minibuses, motorbikes and trucks.
- Tourists are advised to budget about $40 to spend on daily expenses.
- Sudan uses Central Africa Time (GMT+2), which puts Kenya is 1 hour ahead in time.
- Lake Nasser, National Museum of Sudan and Tuti Island are some of the tourist sites in Sudan.
- The power and socket plug used in Sudan are of Type C and D. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Tourists are advised to exercise caution when in congested areas and pay particular attention to personal belongings while in crowded areas and while travelling on public transportation in Sudan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sudan safe for tourist travel?
Rates of crime and violence are quite low in Sudan, perhaps due to the strict Islamic Sharia Law. Tourists are advised however to still be cautious while in the country.
Is alcohol allowed in Sudan?
Sudan follows the Islamic Sharia Law and alcohol is not permitted in the country. Although the constitution specifies that non-Muslims shall not be subject to Sharia law, tourists are still advised to be mindful.
How long should my passport be valid for before travelling to Sudan?
Tourists are advised to have a passport valid for at least six months beyond the date of exit from Sudan.
When is the best time to travel to Sudan?
Do I require a visa to travel to Khartoum Sudan for work from Nairobi Kenya?
Abdullahi Mohamed Maalim
1 year ago
To work there