SudanKazakhstan: Visa required

SudanKazakhstan

Do Sudan passport holders need a visa for Kazakhstan?

Visa required

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

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

Source: mfa.gov.kz (checked October 17, 2019).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-21

Distance5,250 km, straight line (~6h 41m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Kazakhstan100 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Kazakhstan

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

Other visa-free destinations for Sudan passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Sudan passport holders need a visa for Kazakhstan?

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

How far is Kazakhstan from Sudan?

About 5,250 km in a straight line, roughly ~6h 41m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstani tenge (KZT).

What is the emergency number in Kazakhstan?

101 / 102 / 103 / 112.

What time zone is Kazakhstan in?

Almaty (UTC+5).

What is the nearest airport to Astana?

Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ), about 18 km away.

How many countries can enter Kazakhstan without a visa?

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

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

Iran, Nepal.

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 ≈ 449.23 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	14.2°C	0mm	328h
February	30.8°C	16.7°C	0mm	325h
March	36.7°C	21°C	0mm	367h
April	38.9°C	24°C	0mm	357h
May	40.2°C	27.5°C	0mm	344h
June	40.5°C	28.1°C	1mm	346h
July	37.9°C	27.6°C	27mm	326h
August	33.9°C	25.7°C	52mm	287h
September	38.6°C	27.9°C	0mm	328h
October	38.6°C	25.8°C	0mm	340h
November	33.7°C	21°C	0mm	330h
December	32.8°C	18.5°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 Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan, officially the Republic of Kazakhstan, is a landlocked country situated primarily in Central Asia, with a portion of its territory extending into Eastern Europe. It borders Russia to the north and west, China to the east, Kyrgyzstan to the southeast, Uzbekistan to the south, and Turkmenistan to the southwest, and it has a coastline along the Caspian Sea. The capital is Astana, and the country's largest city and principal cultural and economic center is Almaty, which served as the capital until 1997.

CapitalAstana

RegionCentral Asia

Population20.8M

Area2,724,900 km²

CurrencyKazakhstani tenge (1 USD ≈ 450.27 KZT)

LanguagesKazakh, Russian

Calling code+76, +77

Drives on theright

TimezoneAlmaty (UTC+5)

Nearest airportNursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ), 18 km

Emergency number101 / 102 / 103 / 112

UNESCO sites7

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$14,692 (2025)

Tourist arrivals2M (2020)

Climate in Astana

Warmest July, coolest December, driest March, sunniest May. Best time to visit: August.

Monthly climate normals for Astana, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	-6.2°C	-11.9°C	48mm	77h
February	-3.6°C	-10.4°C	48mm	145h
March	0.9°C	-8.9°C	9mm	279h
April	15.5°C	2.8°C	36mm	313h
May	23.7°C	11.1°C	9mm	426h
June	24.2°C	12.7°C	71mm	382h
July	26.6°C	15.9°C	50mm	422h
August	24.2°C	13.8°C	21mm	357h
September	16.4°C	6.7°C	35mm	266h
October	9°C	-0.2°C	23mm	215h
November	-3.6°C	-9.9°C	46mm	133h
December	-12.6°C	-18.6°C	10mm	131h

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

Kazakhstan is the largest of the states of the former Soviet Union apart from Russia, and it dwarfs the other countries of Central Asia and stretches into Eastern Europe. Kazakhstan is the richest country in the region due to its large oil and natural gas reserves and is also the largest in Central Asia. And while the endless, featureless steppe might repel some visitors the emptiness and mystery of this goliath state keeps many others captivated.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cold Winter Deserts of Turan
Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
Rock Mosques and Associated Sacred Sites of Mangystau
Saryarka – Steppe and Lakes of Northern Kazakhstan
Silk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor
Tamgaly
Western Tian Shan

Upcoming public holidays

October 25, 2026Республика күні

December 16, 2026Тәуелсіздік күні

January 1, 2027Жаңа жыл

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