- Capital
- Khartoum (KRT)
- Dialing Code
- + 249
- Time Zone
- UTC/GMT +3 hours
- Language
- Arabic (English is spoken)
- Best Time to Go
- November to March
- Currency
- Sudanese Pound (SDG)
Travel Tips
- Registration is obligatory within 3 days of arrival (some hotels may be able to do so on your behalf)
- All water should be regarded as a potential health risk, milk is unpasteurised
- Healthcare facilities are under-equipped, particularly outside of Khartoum. It is advisable to carry basic medical supplies
- Sudan is a predominantly Muslim country and Sharia laws apply in the North
- Respect to religious customs should be shown during the month of Ramadan
- Check local political situation before finalising travel arrangements
Last updated 14 September 2026
Visa Guide
Foreign Representation in South Africa
Embassy of Sudan, Pretoria
1203 Pretorius St, 0083, Hatfield
Telephone: 012 342 4538
E-mail: sudanembassypretoria@yahoo.com
Submissions: 09:00 - 12:00, Monday -Thursday
Collections: 13:00 - 15:00, Monday - Thursday
Applications are to be handed in at the gate at the entrance of the premises, no applicants may enter the premises
Public Holidays
2026
Jan: 1, 7
Mar: 20 - 23
Apr: 12
May: 26 - 30
Jun: 17
Aug: 26
Dec: 25
Visa Requirements
Visas are required by all passport holders
All applicants visiting Sudan for work, business or visiting friends, are to request the inviting party to apply for them through the Ministry of Interior. The applicant will be given a reference number or entry permit, to collect their visa
- A completed & signed visa application form in duplicate and signed
- Valid passport (no less than 6 months validity) with 2 blank pages, plus a copy
- 2 passport size photos
- Flight itinerary (detailed) (A physical ticket is not required)
- 3 months bank statement
- Confirmation of Hotel booking
- Vehicle registration papers if entering Sudan by road
- Copy of Yellow Fever Vaccination card (Original must be shown on entry in Sudan)
- Letter of employment
- Country of destination after Sudan should be indicated on the application form
- Letter of invitation:
Tourist - a letter in which reasons for visiting are stated including dates of departure and return
Business - a letter from local company explaining the mission and an invitation from the company in Sudan should accompany application
Visa Processing Time
Within 10 Working days
Visa Validity
Validity of a visa is two months from the date of issue
Visa Cost
R700.00 Single entry visa (valid 2 months)
R4200.00 Multiple entry (valid 6 months)
R8400.00 Multiple entry (valid for one year)
In order to collect visaed passport messenger must have passport number ready as proof of collection
Visa fee to be paid via cash deposit or EFT, proof of payment to be submitted
No Payment is to be made until Visa approval
Visa Forms
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
- Yellow Fever
Recommended:
- Hepatitis A & B
- Meningitis
- Rabies
- Typhoid
- Tetanus
- Polio
Malaria Risk
South African Representative Abroad
South African Embassy
Street 11, House 16, Block B9, Al-Amarat, Khartoum, Sudan
Telephone: + 249 183 585 301/2/3/4
E-mail: saembassykhartoum@dirco.gov.za
Web: dirco1.azurewebsites.net/Khartoum