Republic of the Sudan
Area: 1,886,068 sq km
Population: 30,894,000
Population density: 16.4 per sq km
Capital: Khartoum
Area: 1,886,068 sq km
Population: 30,894,000
Population density: 16.4 per sq km
Capital: Khartoum
Sudan country information
Passport & visa | Getting there | Cycling & maps | Cost of living | Accommodation | Food | Bike shops | Climate | Distances
Passport & Visa
| Passport Required? | |
|---|---|
| British | Yes |
| Australian | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes |
| USA | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes |
| Visa Required? | |
| British | Yes |
| Australian | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes |
| USA | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes |
Passports
Passport valid for at least
six months required by all nationals referred
to in the chart above.
Visas
Required by all nationals
referred to in the chart above except:
(a) those continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within six hours, provided holding confirmed onward tickets and documents.
(a) those continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within six hours, provided holding confirmed onward tickets and documents.
Visa Note
(a) The Sudanese authorities refuse entry and transit to holders of passports that contain visas for Israel (either valid or expired). (b) Special permits are required for all travel outside Khartoum. These can be obtained from the Passport and Immigration Office, Ministry of Interior, Khartoum. (c) Travellers staying in Sudan for longer than three days must report to the police within 24 hours of arrival. (d) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.
Visa Restrictions:
The government of Sudan refuses admission and transit to nationals of Israel; and might not accept other passports containing Israeli stamps or visas.
Types of Visa and Cost
Single-entry
Tourist, Business or Transit:
£95 for USA passport holders and £55 for other
nationals (these costs apply to the embassy
in the UK).
Validity
Tourist
or Business: One month from the
date of issue. Transit: One to seven
days.
Visits may be extended through the Passport, Immigration and Nationality Office in Khartoum, Sudan.
Visits may be extended through the Passport, Immigration and Nationality Office in Khartoum, Sudan.
Applications to:
Consular section at embassy.
Working Days Required
Up to four weeks.
Getting there
Getting There by Air
The national airline is Sudan
Airways (SD).
Approximate Flight Times
From London
to Khartoum is 8 hours, including stopover.
Main Airports
Khartoum (KRT) (Civil)
is 4km (2 miles) southeast of the city. To/from
the airport: Taxi services are available.
Facilities: Restaurants and
duty-free shops.
Departure Tax
US$20 (Sudanese
nationals may pay in local currency). Transit
passengers (within 24 hours) are exempt.
Getting There by Water
Main
ports: Port Sudan
and Suakin on the Red Sea.
Piracy has been reported in the area.
There are car ferries from Aswan in Egypt to Wadi Halfa.
Piracy has been reported in the area.
There are car ferries from Aswan in Egypt to Wadi Halfa.
Getting There by Rail
Rail links
run from Cairo (Egypt) to Aswan High Dam and then
by riverboat to Wadi Halfa.
Getting There by Road
Entry to Sudan by road is
at present only possible at Wadi Halfa on the
Egypt/Sudan border.
