Sudan 
South Africa Sudanese citizens require a visa to enter South Africa and must apply in advance through a South African Mission or VFS Global center; e-visa is not available for Sudan.
Last verified: 2026-02-05
At a glance
Entry requirements
- Sudan is not on South Africa's visa-exempt countries list; Sudanese passport holders must obtain a Visitor's Visa (Section 11(1)) before travel.
- E-visa is NOT available for Sudanese citizens; applications must be submitted in person at a South African Embassy/Consulate or VFS Global center.
- Applicants must complete the BI-84 visa application form in black ink and provide biometrics (fingerprints and photo) during the appointment.
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate is MANDATORY as Sudan is classified as a yellow fever risk country by the South African Department of Health.
- Vaccination must be administered at least 10 days before departure to South Africa to be valid.
- Processing time is typically 5-10 working days, though may take longer depending on the mission.
Stay
Stay duration depends on visa type granted; Visitor's Visa terms are determined during the application process.
Passport
Passport must be valid for at least 30 days after intended departure from South Africa, with at least 2 unused pages for endorsements.
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is MANDATORY. Sudan is a yellow fever risk country. Valid International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) required for all travelers over 1 year of age. Vaccination must be administered at least 10 days before departure. Failure to present valid certificate may result in refusal of entry or quarantine for up to 6 days.
Visa application fees are non-refundable. Yellow fever vaccination must be administered at least 10 days before departure. Always verify current requirements with the South African Embassy before travel as visa policies can change without notice.
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Sources
- South Africa Department of Home Affairs — Visa Exemption List
- DIRCO Juba — Applying for South African Visa
- South African Department of Health — Yellow Fever Pamphlet
Important
This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.