Visa rules by passportLast checked October 16, 2026
Do citizens of Sudan need a visa for Egypt?
SudanEgyptVisa requiredNationals of Sudan need a visa for short stays in Egypt.
Diaspora: about 500,000 people born in Sudan live there (UN DESA 2024).
The visa route
Tourist e-Visa (single or multiple entry) for EgyptEgypt's Ministry of Interior runs an official e-Visa portal (visa2egypt.gov.eg) where nationals of listed countries, including most of Europe, the Americas, the Gulf, China, India and Japan, can get a tourist visa online for USD 30 (single entry) or USD 65 (multiple entry). Some of these nationalities can instead get a visa on arrival at Egyptian airports, now issued as an electronic QR code. Nationals of countries that need pre-approval, and anyone holding a non-ordinary passport, must apply through an Egyptian embassy or consulate.Requirements and documentsAnother passport?
Rules depend on the passport you travel on. Visas or residence elsewhere can open easier entry.
Official sources
Rules change: check the official page before you travel.
General information from official sources, not legal advice.