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How to get a India visa from Sudan

Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Sudanese passport holders travelling to India.

Visa types & fees

5 visa options for travelling to India.

Business visa

Categoryover 1 year
Processing time3-5 working days
Validity1 year-5 years

Medical visa

Categoryover 6 months
Processing time3-5 working days
Validity6 months-1 year
Fee (approx.)$120

Student visa

Processing time3-5 working days
Validity5 years
Fee (approx.)$80

Tourist visa

Categoryover 1 year
Processing time3-5 working days
Validity1 year-5 years
Fee (approx.)$200

Transit visa

Processing time3-5 working days
Validity15 days
Fee (approx.)$20

Application requirements

Documents Sudanese applicants need to provide.

  • International passport valid for at least 6 months beyond stay duration with 2 pages for visa stamp.
  • Visa application form completed and signed.
  • Two recent passport-size photographs (3cmx4cm) taken in a white background.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Yellow fever vaccination.
  • Proof of enough funds for both stay and return.
  • Round trip tickets.
  • Invitation letter.
  • Police clearance certificate.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.
  • Receipt of payments.

Visa type details

Tourist visa

  • An Indian tourist visa is used for the purpose of tourism, sight-seeing and recreational activities.
  • Those who want to visit friends and families can also apply for this visa.
  • Employed applicants are required to provide a letter from their employer or company stating the position and salary of the applicant at work. If the employer will be responsible for the applicant during the trip, it should also be stated.
  • If you will be staying with a host in India, an invitation letter from the host is required. The invitation letter should state the relationship between both parties and the duration of visit. Contact details of the host should also be provided.
  • Tourists are to have a receipt from a tour agency showing that the agency will take care of their trip (accommodation, feeding, tour guides).
  • If you do not have a reservation at a tourism agency, a hotel reservation would be required of you.
  • Recent bank statements bearing the applicant's name should be presented. This will serve as proof that there is sufficient funds for the duration of the trip.
  • All applicants are to have a confirmed return ticket which will convince the Consul that you have the intention off returning to Sudan at the expiration of your visa.
  • India issues tourist visas to Sudanese for stays of less than one year and stays of between 1-5 years.
  • The visa of less than one year allows for both single and multiple entries and costs 100 USD.
  • Single-entry allows the individual one entry into India while the multiple-entry visa grants the individual several entries into India within the validity of the visa.
  • Those applying for a stay of between 1-5 years are usually issued a visa for multiple entries and it costs 200 USD.
  • A tourist visa cannot be used to study or work.

Business visa

  • Individuals who want to engage in business-related services in India can apply for this visa.
  • This visa can be issued for up to 1 year or between 1-5 years and is issued for single and multiple entries.
  • A letter of invitation from the Indian company stating that the company will sponsor the trip.
  • The local Sudanese company is also required to write a letter giving a brief profile of the company, introducing the applicant and specifying the purpose of the visit.
  • Hotel reservation valid for the entire trip is required.
  • Self-employed applicants are required to submit the registration certificate of their business and tax income clearance.
  • The Sudanese company is required to present a certificate of the chamber of commerce.
  • The business card of the applicant being sent by the Sudanese company to India is required.
  • India does not charge any fee to Sudanese travelling for business purposes.
  • Applicants older than twelve years and younger than seventy years of age are to submit their applications personally as biometrics would be captured.
  • Individuals are required to submit two recent passport photographs, colored and taken in a white background.
  • Ensure that all documents submitted are valid and credible as incorrect documents would cause a delay in the visa processing.

Medical visa

  • Locals from Sudan who want to visit India for medical treatment are eligible for this visa.
  • This visa can be issued as a medical visa and a medical attendant visa.
  • Medical attendant visa is granted to blood relatives of the patient accompanying the patient for treatment.
  • Unless the applicant is critically ill, applications should be submitted in person to the Indian embassy in Sudan.
  • For treatments between 3-6 months, the visa is issued for either single or multiple entry and costs 80 USD.
  • If your treatment will exceed 6 months, you would be issued a multiple entry visa which costs 120 USD.
  • Payments should be made at the embassy in cash and in Sudanese Pound.
  • A letter from your medical practitioner in Sudan is required. The letter should state the nature of your illness and recommended treatment to be obtained in India.
  • Reasons why the hospital in Sudan cannot handle the treatment and why the patient is being referred to India should be included in the letter.
  • Reference Letter from a reputed/recognized specialized hospital/ treatment center identifying the applicant is also required.
  • A confirmation letter from the medical practitioner in India showing the appointment dates and duration of treatment is required.
  • Bank statement not older than six months bearing the name of the applicant, showing enough funds for the treatment should be provided.
  • If the applicant will not be the sponsor of the trip, then an affidavit of support from the sponsor is required.
  • Proof of adequate accommodation for the duration of the trip is required.

Student visa

  • Individuals who want to study in India can apply for a Student visa.
  • Those who are interning or attending a training can also apply for this visa.
  • You must ensure that you have been offered provisional admission into the institution in India before applying for this visa.
  • The original and photocopy of the admission letter from a recognized institution in India should be submitted to the consul.
  • Applicants must have a sponsor for their education and the sponsor is required to submit an affidavit.
  • Those under scholarship should provide a letter to that regard. The letter should specify how much of your course the scholarship covers and the length of the scholarship.
  • The original and photocopy of the Sudanese School Mark list duly attested by Ministry of Foreign Affairs should be submitted.
  • Students are expected to submit transcripts from their previous schools, results and degrees earned.
  • If you have been previously admitted into an institution in India and you are applying for visas for going back after completion of leave, you are eligible for this visa.
  • Returning students should present a certificate of the Educational Institute where they are studying.
  • The original and a photocopy of the residential permit/exit permit issued by the District Police in India should be presented.
  • The students should also have a college identity card which would be submitted along with other documents.
  • India Student visa is valid for up to 5 years, issued for multiple entries and costs 80 USD.
  • All travellers to India are advised to strictly abide by the local laws of the country.

Transit visa

  • A transit visa is issued to those travelling through India to other countries.
  • Applicants for a transit visa should ensure that their passport has a minimum validity of six months.
  • Note that each visa application is considered on its merits.
  • Two passport photographs of the applicant are required. Applications without a passport photograph would be rejected.
  • Ensure that the passport's format is JPEG and that it shows the full face, frontal view, eyes open without glasses.
  • The photograph must be taken in a plain light-colored or white background.
  • Visa processing usually takes 3-5 working days but can be longer if the embassy requests for additional documents.
  • A print out of application form completed in all respect should be submitted at the Embassy of India, Khartoum, in person on the scheduled date.
  • It is advisable to have the exact visa amount in cash when paying over the counter. Sudan never accepts visa fees online.
  • Submission of application along with prescribed fee does not guarantee the issuance of a visa.
  • All fees are to be paid in Sudanese Pound.
  • Transit visa is issued for stays of up to 15 days at 20 USD and can be for either single or multiple entries.
  • Confirmed air tickets to India and third destination is required during visa application.
  • Applicants are to have the visas for the country(tries) of destination from India.

Where to apply

India embassy & visa application centers in Sudan.

Khartoum

Address2 Al Amarat Street No. 01 Block 12 DH, Eastern Extension P. O. Box 707 Khartoum Sudan
Phone(+249) 1 8357 4001 / 2 / 3
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Frequently asked questions

What is the most famous tourist destination in India

The Golden Triangle is the most visited place by tourists who go to India. It includes the fertile land of Uttar pradesh, Delhi & Rajasthan. The cities that make up the triangle are Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. A week's tour of the triangle will be perfect for covering it.

How populous is India

India, the seventh-largest country in the world based on land area, has a population of over 1 billion people. This makes India second to China in terms of population. Researches show that in a few years, the country might outnumber China due to its higher birthrate.

What time zone does India use

India operates with the Indian Standard Time (IST) and is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+5.30). Daylight saving is not observed. This puts India 3hours and 30 minutes ahead of Sudan.

Is English Language spoken in India

Yes. Indians speak several languages as the mother tongue, however, the country has 22 official languages. Hindu is the lingua franca of the country and English is also widely spoken. Visitors to India will have little to no issues communicating in English Languages.

Are there emergency numbers in India

Yes. On a trip to India, if you experience any emergency, the following lines can be called: 100 (police), 101 (fire), 102 (medical), and 108 (disasters). The responders to emergencies are known to be prompt so do not hesitate to call for help.
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