Sudan visa for Japanese citizens

Navigating your journey from Japan to Sudan necessitates a visa, with the tourist visa being your sole option for exploration, typically allowing a stay of up to 30 days. While direct flights are rare, many travelers opt for routes connecting through Cairo, Egypt, so be prepared for a longer transit, and remember that the Sudanese Pound is the local currency, distinct from the Japanese Yen. Given the country's significant cultural heritage, understanding basic Arabic phrases, even just greetings, can greatly enrich your experience beyond the usual 30-day tourist allowance.

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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The Japanese government advises against travel due to ongoing military conflict.

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