SudanSenegal: Visa required

SudanSenegal

Do Sudan passport holders need a visa for Senegal?

Visa required

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

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

Source: diplomatie.gouv.sn (checked July 20, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-21

Distance5,356 km, straight line (~6h 48m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Senegal97 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Senegal

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 Senegal?

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

How far is Senegal from Sudan?

About 5,356 km in a straight line, roughly ~6h 48m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Senegal?

West African CFA franc (XOF).

What is the emergency number in Senegal?

17 / 18.

What time zone is Senegal in?

Dakar (UTC+0).

What is the nearest airport to Dakar?

Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), about 43 km away.

How many countries can enter Senegal without a visa?

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

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

Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ghana, Togo, Benin.

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 Senegal

Senegal, officially the Republic of Senegal, is the westernmost country of mainland West Africa, situated along the Atlantic Ocean coast. It borders Mauritania to the north, Mali to the east, Guinea to the southeast and Guinea-Bissau to the southwest. Senegal nearly surrounds the Gambia, a country occupying a narrow strip of land along the banks of the Gambia River, which separates Senegal's southern region of Casamance from the rest of the country. It also shares a maritime border with Cape Verde. The capital and largest city of Senegal is Dakar.

CapitalDakar

RegionWestern Africa

Population18.9M

Area196,722 km²

CurrencyWest African CFA franc (1 USD ≈ 584.27 XOF)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+221

Drives on theright

TimezoneDakar (UTC+0)

Nearest airportBlaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), 43 km

Emergency number17 / 18

UNESCO sites8

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$1,955 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.4M (2017)

Climate in Dakar

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

Monthly climate normals for Dakar, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	23°C	20.9°C	0mm	313h
February	24°C	22.2°C	0mm	308h
March	21.8°C	20.5°C	0mm	343h
April	20.7°C	19.7°C	0mm	345h
May	21.5°C	20.7°C	0mm	360h
June	24.8°C	24°C	0mm	335h
July	26.9°C	25.7°C	52mm	280h
August	27.7°C	26.7°C	96mm	315h
September	27.9°C	26.6°C	171mm	288h
October	28.8°C	27.6°C	13mm	327h
November	28.6°C	26.9°C	0mm	296h
December	24.3°C	23.2°C	0mm	310h

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

Senegal is a country in West Africa. Formerly a French colony, it is the westernmost country in the Old World.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Bassari Country
Diorom Boumak
Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
Gorée
Island of Saint-Louis
Niokolo-Koba National Park
Saloum Delta
Stone Circles of Senegambia

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026All Saints' Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

Full source list on About.