Visa for Japan from Sudan: price, documents and processing time 2026

Yes. Sudanese travellers visiting Japan for tourism fall under the consular regime and must apply for a short-stay visa in advance. Japan grants them neither a visa waiver nor visa on arrival: the visa must be in the passport before boarding.

• Government fee15,000-30,000 JPY
• Application centre feeVariable, set by the operator
• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
• ExtrasVariable

Prepare a passport valid for at least six months with blank pages, the completed application form, a recent identity photo, your itinerary and bookings, and proof of sufficient funds. The consular fee is not confirmed here: refer to the official source for the current amount and the exact list of required documents.

Applications are lodged with the Embassy of Japan responsible for Sudan, or its partner visa-processing centre where one exists. Submission is generally by appointment, with a paper file presented in person. Check the exact procedure (counter, appointment booking, any external service provider) on the official site before travelling to the mission.

Then the application goes to the post accredited for Sudan, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Sudan but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.

The processing time is not guaranteed and may vary with the season and the review of your file. Lodge your application several weeks before the intended departure date, and do not buy a non-refundable ticket until the visa is issued. Keep a copy of every document you submit.

The most frequent grounds for refusal are a passport close to expiry, an incomplete file, or funds considered insufficient. Also check any health requirements, such as a yellow-fever vaccination certificate, and avoid last-minute applications, which are often the first pitfall.