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🇦🇪 Does an Emirati need a visa for Sudan 🇸🇩?
No. Emirati passport holders can visit Sudan without a visa; the border officer decides how long you may stay.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Emirati 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
Visa-free entry lets you arrive with a valid passport and pass border control without applying in advance.
The permitted length of stay is set at the border; ask the officer if it is not stamped in your passport.
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 · Currency: Sudanese pound (SDG, PT) · Official languages: Arabic, English · Calling code: +249
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (C); for type G plugs bring a travel adapter for Sudan's sockets (C). Mains voltage differs (Sudan: 230 V; the United Arab Emirates: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
Your embassy in Sudan
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Sudan, contact the embassy of the United Arab Emirates:
- Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, Khartoum · Al Amarat-street No (9), Khartoum
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
The other way round
🇸🇩 Sudanese passport holders visiting the United Arab Emirates: Sudanese passport holders need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
The Emirati passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Sudan?
Emirati passport holders can visit Sudan without a visa; the border officer decides how long you may stay.
Does a Sudanese need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Sudanese passport holders need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.