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π¬π² Does a Gambian need a visa for Sudan πΈπ©?
Yes. Gambian passport holders need a visa for Sudan, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Sudan before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Gambian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Sudan or its official government website before you travel.
β U.S. State Department travel advisory for Sudan: Level 4: Do Not Travel (updated 15 May 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Sudan at a glance
Capital: Khartoum Β· Currency: Sudanese pound (SDG, PT) Β· Official languages: Arabic, English Β· Calling code: +249
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Sudan uses plug types C, the Gambia uses G.
Easier destinations near Sudan for Gambian passport holders
- πΉπ³ Tunisia β Visa-free
- π§π― Benin β Visa-free 90 days
- π§πΌ Botswana β Visa-free 90 days
- π§π« Burkina Faso β Visa-free
- π¨π» Cape Verde β Visa-free
- π¬π Ghana β Visa-free
- π¬π³ Guinea β Visa-free
- π¬πΌ Guinea-Bissau β Visa-free
The other way round
πΈπ© Sudanese passport holders visiting the Gambia: Sudanese passport holders can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.
The Gambian passport at a glance
All destinations for Gambia passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for Sudan β
Questions
Do Gambian citizens need a visa for Sudan?
Gambian passport holders need a visa for Sudan, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Sudan before travelling.
Does a Sudanese need a visa for the Gambia?
Sudanese passport holders can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.