SudanNorthern Mariana Islands: Visa required

SudanNorthern Mariana Islands

Do Sudan passport holders need a visa for Northern Mariana Islands?

Visa required

Yes. Sudan passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Northern Mariana Islands.

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

Source: dhs.gov (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance11,923 km, straight line (~14h 32m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Northern Mariana Islands85 of 243 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Northern Mariana Islands

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 Northern Mariana Islands?

Yes. Sudan passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Northern Mariana Islands.

How far is Northern Mariana Islands from Sudan?

About 11,923 km in a straight line, roughly ~14h 32m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Northern Mariana Islands?

United States dollar (USD).

What time zone is Northern Mariana Islands in?

Saipan (UTC+10).

What is the nearest airport to Saipan?

Saipan International Airport (SPN), about 9 km away.

How many countries can enter Northern Mariana Islands without a visa?

85 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Northern Mariana Islands visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Sudan passport holders visit without a visa instead of Northern Mariana Islands?

Palau, Micronesia, Timor-Leste.

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

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About Northern Mariana Islands

The Northern Mariana Islands, officially the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), is an unincorporated territory and commonwealth of the United States consisting of the 14 northern islands of the Mariana Archipelago in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. The southernmost, Guam, is a separate U.S. territory. The Northern Mariana Islands were listed by the United Nations as a non-self-governing territory until 1990.

CapitalSaipan

RegionMicronesia

Population43.5K

Area464 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 USD)

LanguagesCarolinian, Chamorro, English

Calling code+1670

Drives on theright

TimezoneSaipan (UTC+10)

Nearest airportSaipan International Airport (SPN), 9 km

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$23,786 (2022)

Tourist arrivals487K (2019)

Climate in Saipan

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

Monthly climate normals for Saipan, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	28°C	25.3°C	68mm	327h
February	27.6°C	24.6°C	89mm	302h
March	28.5°C	25.1°C	57mm	349h
April	29.4°C	25.8°C	64mm	360h
May	30.3°C	26.5°C	48mm	378h
June	30.5°C	26.9°C	74mm	364h
July	29.9°C	26.5°C	139mm	373h
August	30°C	26.5°C	165mm	345h
September	29.7°C	26.3°C	248mm	282h
October	29.2°C	26°C	279mm	317h
November	29.5°C	26.5°C	126mm	314h
December	28.8°C	26.2°C	83mm	320h

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

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) is a territory of the United States in Micronesia, visited mainly by tourists from East Asia. The Marianas' top activity among Americans is scuba diving and snorkeling. In addition to the coral reefs you might expect, the waters around the islands were the scene of fierce fighting during World War II and there are many ship wrecks and even rusting tanks stuck on the seabed. Many Asian visitors come to the CNMI for gambling, and karaoke/hostess bars.

Upcoming public holidays

October 13, 2026Commonwealth Cultural Day

November 4, 2026Citizenship Day

November 11, 2026Veterans Day

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