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How to get a United States of America visa from Sudan
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Sudanese passport holders travelling to United States of America.
Visa types & fees
4 visa options for travelling to United States of America.
Business visa
Processing timeThree weeks
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$160
Tourist visa
Processing timeThree weeks
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$160
Transit visa
Processing timeThree weeks
Validity1-5 days
Fee (approx.)$160
Work visa
Processing timeThree weeks
Validity1-5 years
Fee (approx.)$190
Application requirements
Documents Sudanese applicants need to provide.
- A DS-160 (Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application) form which has been duly completed and signed by the visa applicant.
- A passport that is valid for travel to the United States of America.
- One passport-sized photograph (5cmx5cm) taken within the last 6 months prior to the visa application.
- Two blank passport pages for visa stamps.
- Original copy of bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application.
- Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
- Proof of civil status in Sudan.
- Proof of sufficient funds for stay and return.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- A police report showing that the traveler does not have a criminal record.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
- Copy of return flight ticket to Sudan.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- If you have the intention of sightseeing, vacationing, and visiting family and friends in the United States of America, you may go ahead and apply for this visa type.
- Also, foreigners who are traveling to the United States for medical treatment and to take up a short recreational course not aimed at obtaining a degree are also eligible for the B-2 Visa.
- Participating in social events hosted by fraternal, social or service organizations are hugely prohibited. Foreigners in the country on this visa type are also not permitted to participate in musical, sports, or similar events or contents if they will not receive adequate payment for their participation.
- Just like on the B-1 visa, foreigners are strongly prohibited from being enrolled in an institution of learning or working for a company in the United States of America.
- Arriving on a ship or aircraft as a crew member is not possible using this visa. You also cannot be employed by a foreign press, radio, film, print journalism or any other form of information media.
- Foreigners who are between the ages of 14 – 79 years are required to make themselves available for a visa interview. Those who are above or below this age limit are generally not required to schedule and attend a visa interview. The visa interview may be scheduled at a United States Embassy in your country of residence.
- In some cases, additional documents may be required from visa applicants. This document may include documents that state foreigners’ intent of leaving the United States after their visa expires or documents that serve as proof of family ties in their home country.
- If you get married to a United States citizen or if you get employed, you can change your nonimmigrant status by applying through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Changing your nonimmigrant status does not necessarily mean you have to change your visa.
- Foreigners are advised to not start making travel plans until they are issued this visa. Just applying for this visa does not guarantee that you will be granted.
- Foreigners who seek to be treated by a medical institution or a medical doctor in the United States may also apply for this visa. These people should ensure they receive a diagnosis from their doctor or physician in their home country before applying for this visa, as this a necessary document to be presented.
- Foreigners visiting the United States of America for treatment must obtain a letter from the medical institution that has agreed to take up their treatment in the United States. They must also provide sufficient proof that they are capable of making whatever payment that is required from them.
- Applicants of this visa may be those who have been employed as domestic workers by a United States citizen or a foreigner who is in the country on any of B, E, F, H, I, J, L, M, O, P, or Q visa.
- New visa applicants and those applying for a renewal of their visa may be subjected to the same visa application process.
Business visa
- Foreigners applying for this visa are those who are traveling to the United States of America to consult with their business associates.
- If you have the intention of attending a scientific, educational, professional, or business convention or conference, you are also eligible to apply for this visa type.
- This is the appropriate visa type if the purpose of the planned travel is to settle an estate or to negotiate a contract.
- You are neither allowed to be enrolled in any of the academic institutions in the country to study or take up paid or unpaid employment. During your time in the country, you must not engage in paid performances or perform for a paying audience.
- As a foreigner in the United States of America on this visa, you cannot be employed in the press, radio, film, print journalism, or other forms of information media. Taking up permanent residence in the country is considered illegal.
- Visa applicants who are 13 years or younger and 80 years and above are not required to be in attendance for a visa interview. A visa interview is for those who are between the ages of 14 – 79 years. The visa interview must be scheduled in a United States Embassy in your country of residence. If you schedule your visa interview in a country other than your country of residence, it may be more difficult for you to be granted the visa.
- You are required to pay a non-refundable visa application fee before your visa interview is scheduled. After your visa has been approved, you may be required to pay a visa issuance fee. The visa issuance fee is dependent on your country of residence.
- During the visa application process, applicants of this visa are usually asked to provide documents that explain in detail the purpose of their trip and documents which proves that they will be willing to return to their country of residence. Applicants can present a letter of employment or proof of family ties.
- During your visa interview with a consular officer, you may be required to register your fingerprint in the system.
- Staying in the United States longer than the duration allowed may result in you being out of status or you may be permanently be refused future entry into the country.
- If your status changes during your time in the country e.g. if you get married or if you get employed, you can request a change in your nonimmigrant status through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Work visa
- Foreigners who have been offered jobs that are temporary and seasonal in nature are the eligible applicants of this visa.
- This visa is only granted to foreign nationals in situations where there is a shortage in the number of available citizens of United States workers.
- A certification issued by the Department of Labor which states there was indeed no citizen of the United States of America qualified enough to take up the job you were offered at the time is required.
- The certification must be obtained from the Department of Labor by your prospective employer in the United States.
- It is necessary for applicants to get their employer in the United States file a Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker, which must be approved by the USCIS.
- The receipt number on the Form I-129 must be presented at the Embassy during the visa interview.
- Visa interviews are needed for only a specific category of applicants. Applicants who are between below the age of 14 years and above the age of 79 years.
- At the Embassy, additional documents may be required. These documents may include those which proves you have ties to your home country and family relationships. Be prepared for the eventuality of this.
- Foreigners are required to avoid trying to stay in the country for more time than their visa allows. Doing this could make you ineligible for future visa applications.
- You can be accompanied by your spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 years and they will receive the H-4 visa.
Transit visa
- This visa is for those traveling to another country from the US.
- Applicants of this visa type intend to board a connecting flight from the US to their destination country.
- Applicants may be passengers on a ship coming from their origin country's port and are proceeding to another country.
- Holders of this visa are not allowed to visit friends or go sightseeing,
- Under this visa, you are not allowed to work.
- You need to present the visa for entry into your destination country. Also, the flight ticket to your destination is required.
- Minors should apply for their visas separately from their parents and their application forms should be signed by their parents.
- The visa ceases to be valid after you exit the country.
Where to apply
United States of America embassy & visa application centers in Sudan.
Khartoum
AddressU.S. Embassy. Ali Abdel Latif Street, Khartoum, Sudan.
Phone(+249) (183) 774701 / 4
Websitekhartoum.usambassade.gov
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Frequently asked questions
How long does my passport have to be valid in order to apply for a US visa
The passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond the applicant’s intended period of stay in the United States.
Is my US visa still valid after I do a change of name
If you legally change your name, you will need to obtain a new passport. Once you have obtained a new passport, you can then apply for a visa.
How many visa types are available
There are over 15 USA visa types available for you, depending on the purpose of your travel.
How much is an average hotel per night in the USA
The hotel's price index in the first six months of 2014 found room prices are an average of $137 per night.
What is the number one tourist destination in the United States
The times square in New York was the most visited tourist attraction in 2011 with about 41.9 million tourists. Other frequently visited places include Disney world in Orlando California, Las Vegas strip in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest United States of America visa
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