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π¬π Does a Ghanaian need a visa for Sudan πΈπ©?
Yes. Ghanaian 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 Ghanaian 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, Ghana uses G.
Easier destinations near Sudan for Ghanaian passport holders
- π²π¦ Morocco β ETA required
- π±πΎ Libya β e-Visa
- π§π― Benin β Visa-free 90 days
- π§πΌ Botswana β Visa-free
- π§π« Burkina Faso β Visa-free
- π¨π» Cape Verde β Visa-free
- πΈπΏ Eswatini β Visa-free 30 days
- π¬π² Gambia β Visa-free 90 days
The other way round
πΈπ© Sudanese passport holders visiting Ghana: Sudanese passport holders can visit Ghana without a visa for up to 90 days.
The Ghanaian passport at a glance
All destinations for Ghana passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for Sudan β
Questions
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Sudan?
Ghanaian 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 Ghana?
Sudanese passport holders can visit Ghana without a visa for up to 90 days.