How to get a France visa from Sudan
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Sudanese passport holders travelling to France.
Visa types & fees
4 visa options for travelling to France.
Student visa
Processing time15 days
Validity1-5 years
Tourist visa
CategoryShort-stay Schengen Visa
Processing time15 days
Validity90 days
Transit visa
Processing time15 days
Validity24 hours
Work visa
Processing time15 days
Validity1-5 years
Application requirements
Documents Sudanese applicants need to provide.
- A duly completed and signed France Schengen visa.
- A valid passport issued within the last 10 years.
- Two blank pages of the passport for visa stamps.
- Two passport-sized photos with a light background.
- Copies of the applicant's previous visas (if any).
- A copy of your return ticket reservation.
- Travel visa insurance confirmation of a minimum of € 30,000 coverage within France and the entire Schengen area.
- Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay.
- A cover letter stating the purpose of your visit to France.
- Proof of accommodation for your entire stay in France.
- Applicants' flight ticket reservations.
- Proof of civil status in Sudan.
Visa type details
Short-stay Schengen Visa
- The Schengen short-stay visa is issued to travelers who want to visit France for tourism, business, family visitation or any other short term purpose.
- The applicant's reason for travel must be clearly stated on the visa stamped in the applicant's visa.
- Application forms should be filled correctly and with all honesty.
- You can also fill the France Schengen Visa application form electronically and then print a hard-copy.
- Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the return date.
- When you submit your application, your fingerprints will be taken and these will remain valid for 5 years.
- Some applicants such as children under the age of 12 do not need to have their fingerprints taken.
- Travelers on this visa are expected to have at least €14 to spend per day.
- Applicants are expected to be physically present for submission of the signed application form to the appropriate embassy in Sudan.
- For accommodation, you can book hotels online.
- There should be an invitation letter from the applicant's family or friends in France with their address and phone number in case the applicant would be hosted by them.
- For business applicants, they are to submit an invitation letter from the French company they will be visiting and a detailed address accompanied by the dates of their visit.
- The employer or the partner company must state coverage of the applicant’s expenses for the duration of stay in France on the letter of invitation.
- There should be a detailed itinerary of the applicant's travel and a return ticket to Sudan at the end of the applicant's stay.
Work visa
- The France work visa is issued to those who intend to work in the country.
- To be eligible to apply for this visa, you must have been employed by a company in France and meet all the France visa requirements.
- You are to attach proof of your academic qualification such as grade’s transcription and certificates.
- Applicants should also bring proof of their proficiency in speaking and writing French.
- The applicant's employment contract which has been signed by the employer would be requested at the embassy.
- A cover letter explaining the purpose of your visit to the Schengen country is also required.
- Note that the embassy might request for more documents than the aforementioned.
- There should be a signed note from the hiring company stating their intended sponsorship of the employed applicant.
Student visa
- This student visa is issued to foreign applicants who have intentions to study in France.
- Students applying to study in France must be over 18 years of age.
- You will be issued a short-stay visa for a training course not exceeding three months.
- For a training course exceeding three or six months, you will be issued a temporary long-stay visa and a residence permit.
- For training or a course exceeding six months, you will be issued a long-stay visa which is equivalent to a residence permit.
- For the residence permit, applicants would be subject to further formalities on your arrival in France.
- Foreigners on the temporary long-stay visa can take up part-time jobs in France.
- A certificate of recent scholarly achievement (if any) is required.
- A certificate of bank balance is to be submitted.
- Applicants need to pay for at least 2 terms of 10 weeks each for an academic year to get the certificate issued and sent of them by the University.
Transit visa
- The transit visa for France is referred to as the Airport Transit Visa (ATV).
- An Airport Transit Visa (ATV) is required to be able to go through any Schengen state.
- The ATV type should be the multiple ATV that authorizes several transits through Schengen states.
- The visa application form for the Schengen visa should be electronically filled after which the hard copy of the filled form should be printed.
- Fingerprints are required for a Schengen Visa so the applicant has to be physically present at the embassy during the application.
- A passport with a validity of at least three months beyond the return date should be submitted alongside the duly completed visa application form.
- There should be two copies of the passport photo page having the address of the applicant.
- Two recently taken passport photos should also be attached.
- Applicants are advised to ensure that they bring along all the required documents to the embassy as incomplete documentation could lead to delay or visa denial.
- On arrival at the country of transit, you are expected to remain in the international zone of the airport until you are connected to your final destination.
Where to apply
France embassy & visa application centers in Sudan.
Khartoum
AddressFrench Embassy. Rue 13 Amarat, Khartoum, Sudan.
Phonesd.ambafrance.org
Email[email protected]
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Frequently asked questions
What is the recommended daily budget for travelers going to France
Travelers are expected to have a monthly budget of €1,000-€2,500 to stay in France. This is because the cost of living in France is relatively high so travelers are expected to be ready for the expenses.
Do I need to be fluent in French in order to study in France
Most undergraduate studies are taught in French but the country offers a large selection of English-taught courses too. You are expected to have proficiency in either French or English. If you speak English well, it is advised that you learn the basics of French before your travel.
If my French Visa is denied am I allowed to appeal
You can appeal against the French diplomatic office’s decision to reject your French Visa. You might do this within a period of 2 months from the date of notification of the refusal, at the Board of Appeals against decisions to refuse an entry visa to France.
What kind of meals are served on air France flights
The meal you receive on board depends on your travel class, destination, and time of day. According to these factors, you will receive breakfast, snack, lunch, or dinner. A choice of beverages is also provided on all flights.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest France visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.