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🇬🇧 Does a British need a visa for Sudan 🇸🇩?
Yes. British 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 British 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.
Where to apply in the United Kingdom
If you live in the United Kingdom, visas for Sudan are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- Embassy of Sudan, London · 3 Cleveland Row, London, SW1A 1DD · sudan-embassy.co.uk
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Sudan at a glance
Capital: Khartoum · Currency: Sudanese pound (SDG, PT) · Official languages: Arabic, English · Calling code: +249
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Sudan uses plug types C, the United Kingdom uses G.
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 Kingdom:
- British Embassy Khartoum · off Sharia Al Baladiya · gov.uk
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Sudan for British passport holders
- 🇲🇦 Morocco — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇹🇳 Tunisia — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇪🇬 Egypt — Visa on arrival
- 🇱🇾 Libya — e-Visa
The other way round
🇸🇩 Sudanese passport holders visiting the United Kingdom: Sudanese passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the United Kingdom before travelling.
The British passport at a glance
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Questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Sudan?
British 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 United Kingdom?
Sudanese passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the United Kingdom before travelling.