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

Yes. A Sudanese passport must carry a visa obtained before the trip to allow entry into Turkey, even for a short stay. The application is processed by the Turkish mission responsible for your place of residence. Public reception arrangements can change: before taking any step, check the mission’s announcements and the page mfa.gov.tr.

• Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
• Application centre feeVariable, set by the operator
• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
• ExtrasVariable

The standard file includes the signed form, your passport, recent photos, an accommodation booking, proof of funds and travel insurance. Depending on your situation, the mission may ask for other documents, such as a residence permit or a letter of invitation. Ask the embassy or consulate for the visa fee amount and payment method.

First check which Turkish embassy or consulate accepts applications from residents of your country, and under what conditions. Then book an appointment following the stated procedure, fill in the form and attend in person with the complete file. If you live outside Sudan, include proof of your residence status if the mission asks for it.

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.

Processing time varies, and no timeframe is guaranteed. Apply as early as possible, keep bookings cancellable and do not pay for a plane ticket before the visa is issued. Keep copies of all documents and the proof of submission, which are useful if additional documents are requested.

Applying to a mission that is not competent, forgetting proof of residence when living outside Sudan or submitting an incomplete file all lengthen the process. Offers from intermediaries promising a quick appointment or an assured visa for a fee should be turned down. Finally, buying tickets before the decision creates an unnecessary financial risk.