Timor-LesteSudan: Visa required

Timor-LesteSudan

Do Timor-Leste passport holders need a visa for Sudan?

Visa required

Yes. Timor-Leste 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 of2026-10-19

Distance10,584 km, straight line (~12h 57m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Sudan10 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Sudan passport holders visiting Timor-Leste: Visa on arrival.

Sudan drives on the right, the opposite side to Timor-Leste. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near Sudan

Timor-Leste passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Timor-Leste passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Timor-Leste passport holders need a visa for Sudan?

Yes. Timor-Leste passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Sudan.

How far is Sudan from Timor-Leste?

About 10,584 km in a straight line, roughly ~12h 57m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Sudan?

Sudanese pound (SDG).

What is the emergency number in Sudan?

999.

Does Sudan drive on the same side of the road as Timor-Leste?

Sudan drives on the right, the opposite side to Timor-Leste. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

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 Timor-Leste passport holders visit without a visa instead of Sudan?

Jordan, Kenya, Rwanda, Syria, Burundi, Cyprus.

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 Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, is a country in Southeast Asia. It comprises the eastern half of the island of Timor, the coastal exclave of Oecusse in the island's northwest, and the islands of Atauro and Jaco, for a total land area of 15,007 square kilometres (5,794 sq mi). Timor-Leste shares a land border with Indonesia to the west; Australia is the country's southern neighbour, across the Timor Sea. Dili, on the north coast of Timor, is its capital and largest city.

CapitalDili

RegionSouth-Eastern Asia

Population1.4M

Area14,874 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 USD)

LanguagesPortuguese, Tetum

Calling code+670

Drives on theleft

TimezoneMakassar (UTC+8)

Nearest airportPresidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL), 5 km

Emergency number112

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$1,341 (2025)

Tourist arrivals74.8K (2019)

Travel guide

The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, commonly known as Timor-Leste or East Timor, is one of the world's newest countries: after a long struggle, it gained independence from Indonesia in 2002 and is now an off-the-beaten-path destination for diving and adventure. A former Portuguese colony, it is one of only two countries in Asia with a Roman Catholic majority, the other one being the Philippines.

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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 ≈ 458.54 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

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