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πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Does a Nigerian need a visa for Sudan πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡©?

Visa required

Yes. Nigerian 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 Nigerian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Sudan or its official government website before you travel.

⚠ 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, Nigeria uses D, G, M.

More about entering Sudan β†’

Easier destinations near Sudan for Nigerian passport holders

The other way round

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡© Sudanese passport holders visiting Nigeria: Sudanese passport holders need a visa for Nigeria, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Nigerian passport at a glance

27visa-free
0ETA
13visa on arrival
40e-Visa
118visa required

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Questions

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Sudan?

Nigerian 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 Nigeria?

Sudanese passport holders need a visa for Nigeria, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.