Sudan visa for Botswana citizens

For Botswana passport holders contemplating travel to Sudan, a visa is strictly required for entry. While a single tourist visa option is available, typically allowing stays of up to 30 days with processing fees often around $150, the current realities of such a journey are far more complex than a simple application. Due to the ongoing conflict, direct commercial flights from Gaborone are non-existent; any itinerary would involve multiple lengthy layovers, likely through regional hubs like Addis Ababa or Dubai, making the already challenging travel incredibly complex and potentially unsafe. Consequently, prospective visitors must prioritize up-to-date security advisories and understand the stark difference in operating environments between stable Botswana and Sudan's volatile landscape before contemplating such a journey.

Visa required· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
6+ months
Blank pages
1+
Funds proof
Required

Visa options

TouristEntry Visa (Tourism or Business, 8 days to 3 months)
90d$170
OtherEntry Visa (Long Stay, 6 months)
180d$450
OtherEntry Visa (Long Stay, 1 year)
365d$820
TransitTransit Visa (1 to 7 days, including tourism)
7d$170
BusinessBusiness Visa (Embassy of Sudan – Ottawa)
$195
BusinessEntry Visa (Business or Official Purpose – Embassy of Sudan, Washington DC)
$154
WorkWork Visa (Embassy of Sudan, Washington DC)
HumanitarianHumanitarian Visa (Embassy of Sudan, Washington DC)
OtherEntry Visa for Sudanese holding foreign passports (UK)
$65
OtherEntry Visa for non-Sudanese (UK)
$130
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