Sudan Passport Rules for UK Travellers

Quick answer: FCDO advises against travel to some parts of Sudan. GOV.UK says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Sudan. You must have a visa and a yellow fever certificate, and register within 3 days of arrival.

Sudan travel requirements at a glance

Validity

6 months from arrival

Visa

Required before travel

Yellow fever

Certificate required

Israel

Israeli stamps mean refusal

Official source: GOV.UK Sudan entry requirements.

Passport rules: quick summary

  • Passport valid 6 months from arrival
  • Visa needed to enter
  • Register within 3 days of arrival
  • Exit visa may be needed to leave

Passport validity for Sudan

To enter Sudan, your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.

If your passport has an Israeli visa, entry or exit stamp, you will not be allowed to enter.

Visas

You must have a visa to enter Sudan. Apply through the Sudanese Embassy in the UK or in the country you are travelling from.

If you enter on a single-entry visa, you will need an exit visa to leave, though this is not always enforced.

Arriving and registration

You must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate.

You must register with the Aliens Department within 3 days of arrival, with 2 passport photos. Children under 18 need their father's consent to enter and leave.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need 6 months on my passport for Sudan?

Yes. GOV.UK says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.

Do I need a visa for Sudan?

Yes. You must have a visa to enter Sudan.

Can I enter Sudan with an Israeli stamp?

No. If your passport has an Israeli visa, entry or exit stamp, you will not be allowed to enter.