SudanEgypt: Visa required

SudanEgypt

Do Sudan passport holders need a visa for Egypt?

Visa required

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

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

Source: visa2egypt.gov.eg (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance1,618 km, straight line (~2h 24m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Egypt120 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Egypt passport holders visiting Sudan: Visa-free.

Visa-free alternatives near Egypt

Sudan passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Syria

Other visa-free destinations for Sudan passport holders

See all Sudan destinations →

Frequently asked questions

Do Sudan passport holders need a visa for Egypt?

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

How far is Egypt from Sudan?

About 1,618 km in a straight line, roughly ~2h 24m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Egypt?

Egyptian pound (EGP).

What is the emergency number in Egypt?

122 / 123 / 180.

What time zone is Egypt in?

Cairo (UTC+3).

What is the nearest airport to Cairo?

Cairo International Airport (CAI), about 15 km away.

How many countries can enter Egypt without a visa?

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

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

Syria.

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 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

Full source list on About.

About Egypt

Egypt, officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia via the Sinai Peninsula. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Palestine and Israel to the northeast, the Red Sea to the east, Sudan and the Sahara to the south, and Libya to the west. The Gulf of Aqaba in the northeast separates Egypt from Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Cairo is the capital, largest city, and leading cultural centre, while Alexandria is the second-largest city and an important hub of industry and tourism. With over 107 million inhabitants, Egypt is the most populous country in the Arab world, third-most populous country in Africa, and 15th-most populated in the world.

CapitalCairo

RegionNorthern Africa

Population118.4M

Area1,002,450 km²

CurrencyEgyptian pound (1 USD ≈ 53.10 EGP)

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+20

Drives on theright

TimezoneCairo (UTC+3)

Nearest airportCairo International Airport (CAI), 15 km

Emergency number122 / 123 / 180

UNESCO sites7

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$3,086 (2025)

Tourist arrivals13M (2019)

Climate in Cairo

Warmest August, coolest January, driest May, sunniest July. Best time to visit: April, May, October.

Monthly climate normals for Cairo, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	18.6°C	8.9°C	7mm	278h
February	20.8°C	10.3°C	8mm	251h
March	24.5°C	12.3°C	53mm	324h
April	28.6°C	14.8°C	1mm	348h
May	35°C	19.2°C	0mm	386h
June	37.1°C	21.2°C	0mm	407h
July	39.1°C	23.1°C	0mm	416h
August	38.9°C	23.7°C	0mm	380h
September	38.3°C	23.8°C	0mm	352h
October	33.4°C	20.7°C	0mm	335h
November	25.4°C	15.1°C	5mm	290h
December	23.4°C	11.9°C	1mm	286h

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

Egypt is known for its world-famous pyramids, mummies, temples, art, churches, mosques, bustling cities, friendly people, and hieroglyphics, Egypt is considered a cradle of civilisation and has one of the longest histories of any country in the world. Egypt may perhaps have the oldest tourist industry in the world; Egypt has been visited by millions of people since ancient times.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Abu Mena
Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis
Islamic Cairo
Memphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur
Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae
Saint Catherine Area
Wadi Al-Hitan

Upcoming public holidays

October 6, 2026عيد القوات المسلحة

January 7, 2027عيد الميلاد المجيد

January 25, 2027عيد الثورة 25 يناير

Full source list on About.