Saudi Arabia Visa for Sudanese Citizens

Few countries have a bond with Saudi Arabia quite like Sudan does. Jeddah hosted the 2026 talks between Sudan's warring parties, Saudi naval vessels ferried thousands of people from Port Sudan to Jeddah during the darkest weeks of the conflict, and Saudia has flown to Sudan since long before the war disrupted things. As Khartoum International Airport reopens in stages through 2026 and Port Sudan continues as the country's main international gateway, Sudanese travel to the Kingdom is picking back up — for Umrah, for family reunions, and for business. Sudan is not currently on Saudi Arabia's list of nationalities eligible for the fully self-service tourist e-visa, so most Sudanese applicants go through a sponsored visit e-visa instead, which is where Saudi Evisa Online comes in.

Sudan's Airports and the Current Travel Picture

Sudan's aviation network is still recovering from the disruption that began in April 2023, so where you can fly from depends on which city you're travelling from:

• Port Sudan International Airport (PZU): Since the conflict began, Port Sudan has been Sudan's primary hub for international flights. It sits only around 320 km from Jeddah across the Red Sea — a flight of roughly an hour — and is served by carriers including Tarco Aviation, Badr Airlines, EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Oman's SalamAir, which resumed service to Port Sudan in early 2026.
• Khartoum International Airport (KRT): Closed for civilian traffic for nearly three years, Khartoum's airport received its first commercial flight (from Port Sudan) in February 2026 and was declared ready to handle domestic, regional, and international traffic again by late March 2026. Historically, this was Saudia's busiest Sudan route, with 16 weekly flights from Jeddah and 10 from Riyadh before the war; international carriers are expected to return gradually as security conditions allow.
• Kassala Airport: Kassala state has been among the first regions, alongside Red Sea state, to run organized pilgrim charter flights directly to Saudi Arabia, reflecting the shift toward regional departure points during the recovery period.

If your city has an active international connection at the time you travel, you can fly directly; otherwise connecting through Port Sudan remains the most reliable route to Jeddah.

Why Sudanese Citizens Travel to Saudi Arabia

Umrah and Hajj sit at the centre of Sudan-Saudi travel. Sudan Airways restarted direct pilgrim flights to Madinah in May 2026, alongside charter flights running from Kassala and Red Sea state airports, underscoring how much religious travel drives demand even while the country rebuilds its aviation sector. Family travel is significant too — a large Sudanese community lives and works across Saudi Arabia, and reconnecting with relatives in Jeddah, Riyadh, or the Eastern Province is a common trip purpose. Business and diplomatic travel has also grown given Saudi Arabia's deep involvement in Sudan's recovery, from the Jeddah-hosted negotiations between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces to ongoing humanitarian and reconstruction coordination that regularly brings Sudanese officials and business representatives to the Kingdom.

Saudi Destinations Most Relevant to Sudanese Travellers

• Makkah: The core destination for the vast majority of Sudanese trips to Saudi Arabia.
• Madinah: Paired with Makkah on almost every religious itinerary, and now directly served by Sudan Airways' 2026 pilgrim route.
• Jeddah: The main arrival point given the short Port Sudan–Jeddah hop, and the city most associated with Saudi Arabia's support during the recent crisis.
• Riyadh: The main draw for business travellers and officials, historically linked to Khartoum by Saudia's direct service and now a hub for Sudan-related diplomatic engagement.

Saudi Visa Options for Sudan Citizens

Sudanese citizens are not on Saudi Arabia's direct e-visa eligibility list, so eligible applicants use a sponsored visit e-visa arranged through Saudi Evisa Online rather than the open self-service government portal. We handle document review and submission so your application is prepared correctly from the start.

Eligibility and final visa issuance rest entirely with Saudi authorities; no service can guarantee approval or a fixed processing time.

Documents Sudanese Citizens Typically Need

• Passport valid for at least six months, with at least two blank pages — note that Sudan's government offered a 30% reduction on passport issuance fees between April and June 2026 to encourage citizens abroad to renew and travel
• A recent colour photograph on a plain white background
• Proof of accommodation in Saudi Arabia, or a host's address if staying with family
• Return flight details, ideally booked once your visa is confirmed given how flight schedules through Port Sudan and Khartoum are still stabilizing
• Proof of sufficient funds for your stay

How to Apply

1. Complete the online application on Saudi Evisa Online, selecting Sudan as your citizenship.
2. Upload your passport bio page and photograph.
3. Choose between the 1-year multipurpose or 90-day multiple-entry visa based on how often you expect to travel.
4. Our team checks the application for accuracy before submission.
5. Receive your visa result by email once processing is complete.

Saudi Arabian Diplomatic Presence and Sudan

Saudi Arabia's diplomatic engagement with Sudan has been especially visible in recent years, from hosting the Jeddah Declaration talks between Sudan's warring parties in 2026 to coordinating the evacuation of thousands of people from Port Sudan to Jeddah during the conflict's early weeks. For day-to-day visa processing, however, applying online through a visa service like Saudi Evisa Online remains the more practical route for most travellers, particularly while in-person consular capacity continues to stabilize alongside the rest of the country's infrastructure.

Apply for Your Saudi Visa Online

Whether you're planning Umrah, reconnecting with family in Jeddah, or travelling to Riyadh for business, check your Saudi visa options and apply online through Saudi Evisa Online. Our team prepares and reviews your documents so your application is ready to go, wherever in Sudan you're travelling from.