Home โบ Iran passport โบ Sudan
๐ฎ๐ท Does an Iranian need a visa for Sudan ๐ธ๐ฉ?
Yes. Iranian 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 Iranian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Sudan or its official government website before you travel.
โ 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 ยท Currency: Sudanese pound (SDG, PT) ยท Official languages: Arabic, English ยท Calling code: +249
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (C); for type F plugs bring a travel adapter for Sudan's sockets (C). Mains voltage differs (Sudan: 230 V; Iran: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
Easier destinations near Sudan for Iranian passport holders
- ๐น๐ณ Tunisia โ Visa-free 15 days
- ๐ฐ๐ช Kenya โ ETA required
- ๐ธ๐จ Seychelles โ ETA required
- ๐ง๐ฎ Burundi โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ฐ๐ฒ Comoros โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ฌ๐ผ Guinea-Bissau โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ฒ๐ฌ Madagascar โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ฒ๐บ Mauritius โ Visa on arrival
The other way round
๐ธ๐ฉ Sudanese passport holders visiting Iran: Sudanese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Iran, usually at the airport or land border.
The Iranian passport at a glance
All destinations for Iran passport holders โ ยท Who needs a visa for Sudan โ
Questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Sudan?
Iranian 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 Iran?
Sudanese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Iran, usually at the airport or land border.