CanadaSudan: Visa required

CanadaSudan

Do Canada passport holders need a visa for Sudan?

Visa required

Yes. Canada passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Sudan.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: passport.gov.sd (checked July 21, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance10,135 km, straight line (~12h 25m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Sudan10 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Sudan passport holders visiting Canada: Visa required.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Canada passport holders need a visa for Sudan?

Yes. Canada passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Sudan.

How far is Sudan from Canada?

About 10,135 km in a straight line, roughly ~12h 25m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Sudan?

Sudanese pound (SDG).

What is the emergency number in Sudan?

999.

What time zone is Sudan in?

Khartoum (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Khartoum?

Khartoum International Airport (KRT), about 2 km away.

How many countries can enter Sudan without a visa?

10 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Sudan visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Canada passport holders visit without a visa instead of Sudan?

Ethiopia, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Rwanda.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Canada

Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, making it the second-largest country by total area, with the longest coastline of any country. Its border with the United States is the longest international land border. The country is characterized by a wide range of both meteorologic and geological regions. With a population of over 41 million, it has widely varying population densities, with the majority residing in its urban areas and large areas being sparsely populated. Its capital is Ottawa and its three largest metropolitan areas are Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver.

CapitalOttawa

RegionNorth America

Population41.7M

Area9,984,670 km²

CurrencyCanadian dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.42 CAD)

LanguagesEnglish, French

Calling code+1

Drives on theright

TimezoneToronto (UTC-4)

Nearest airportOttawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO), 6 km

Emergency number911

UNESCO sites23

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$55,698 (2025)

Tourist arrivals32.4M (2019)

Climate in Ottawa

Warmest July, coolest February, driest June, sunniest July. Best time to visit: June, July.

Monthly climate normals for Ottawa, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	-2.2°C	-11.1°C	109mm	141h
February	-1.6°C	-11.7°C	73mm	187h
March	5°C	-5.5°C	105mm	216h
April	9.5°C	-0.6°C	91mm	238h
May	18.3°C	6.1°C	53mm	355h
June	24.8°C	13.4°C	50mm	367h
July	28.9°C	18.6°C	67mm	390h
August	24°C	16.1°C	133mm	323h
September	19.6°C	11.3°C	73mm	272h
October	12.7°C	4.9°C	115mm	201h
November	8.2°C	0.8°C	81mm	164h
December	0.9°C	-5.3°C	84mm	94h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Canada is the world's second largest country by area, behind only Russia. Nicknamed the Great White North, Canada is renowned for its vast landscapes of outstanding natural beauty and its multicultural heritage. While there are cosmopolitan cities, much of Canada consists of forests, it has more lakes than any other country and it features the Rocky Mountains, the Prairies, three oceanic coasts and a sparsely populated archipelago extending into the Arctic.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Anticosti
Burgess Shale
Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site
Dinosaur Provincial Park
Grand-Pré
Gros Morne National Park
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
Joggins Fossil Cliffs
Kluane / Wrangell – St. Elias / Glacier Bay / Tatshenshini-Alsek
L'Anse aux Meadows

Upcoming public holidays

September 30, 2026National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

October 12, 2026Thanksgiving

November 11, 2026Armistice Day

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About Sudan

Sudan, officially the Republic of the Sudan, is a country in Northeast Africa. It borders the Central African Republic to the southwest, Chad to the west, Libya to the northwest, Egypt to the north, the Red Sea to the east, Eritrea and Ethiopia to the southeast, and South Sudan to the south. Sudan has a population of 51.8 million people as of 2025 and occupies 1,886,068 square kilometres, making it Africa's third-largest country by area. Sudan's capital and most populous city is Khartoum.

CapitalKhartoum

RegionNorthern Africa

Population51.7M

Area1,886,068 km²

CurrencySudanese pound (1 USD ≈ 544.01 SDG)

LanguagesArabic, English

Calling code+249

Drives on theright

TimezoneKhartoum (UTC+2)

Nearest airportKhartoum International Airport (KRT), 2 km

Emergency number999

UNESCO sites3

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$1,165 (2025)

Tourist arrivals836K (2018)

Climate in Khartoum

Warmest June, coolest January, driest January, sunniest March. Best time to visit: January, February, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Khartoum, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	27.9°C	14.3°C	0mm	328h
February	30.8°C	16.8°C	0mm	325h
March	36.7°C	21°C	0mm	367h
April	38.9°C	24.1°C	0mm	357h
May	40.2°C	27.6°C	0mm	344h
June	40.4°C	28.2°C	1mm	346h
July	37.9°C	27.7°C	27mm	326h
August	33.9°C	25.8°C	52mm	287h
September	38.6°C	27.9°C	0mm	328h
October	38.6°C	26°C	0mm	340h
November	33.7°C	21°C	0mm	330h
December	32.8°C	18.6°C	0mm	333h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Sudan is a country in Northeast Africa and is Africa's third largest country in terms of area. Sudan was the continent's largest country up until the secession of South Sudan in 2011. Since the 1980s, Sudan has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. The country has had a particularly turbulent history since independence from the United Kingdom, and has suffered from decades of conflict and warfare. Under less dire circumstances, however, travelling to Sudan offers one the opportunity to explore a large, diverse nation whose history is believed to go all the way back to 8000 BCE and meet some very hospitable, jovial people.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Archaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe
Gebel Barkal and the Sites of the Napatan Region
Sanganeb Marine National Park and Dungonab Bay – Mukkawar Island Marine National Park

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

January 1, 2027Independence Day

January 7, 2027Coptic Christmas

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