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United Kingdom visa requirements for Sudanese passport holders

Yes. Sudanese passport holders need a visa to visit United Kingdom for tourism. The visa fee is GBP 74.50. A decision usually takes 21 days.

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Sudanese passport holders need a visa to visit United Kingdom for tourism.

Get your documents complete and consistent before you apply, then check whether you are ready.

Fees and timing

Visa feeGBP 74.50
Processing time21 days

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At the border

These apply when you cross the border. They are separate from your visa application.

Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

Travellers who hold a UK electronic travel authorisation (ETA) do not need a transit visa to pass through the UK.

No start date has been confirmed. Applies to you if you do not need a visa.

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Why we say this

How applying works

Gather your documents

14 documents. Upload what you already have, we read them and fill the rest.

Passport photo (ICAO)Valid passport or other travel documentFinancial documents showing sufficient fundsLetter from employerFlight booking / itineraryProof of your marriage or civil partnership plans in the UK (e.g., booking confirmation, emails with venue)Explanation of why you are going to the destination countryCompleted visa application formApplication fee receiptFull translation of documents not in English or WelshBusiness registration documents or recent invoicesConfirmation of legal residenceEvidence of permission to enter the destination countryEvidence of sponsor support
We draft the missing documents for you: a consular cover letter, your itinerary, and an employer letter

Review your application

We review your documents against the consulate's rules and tell you if you're ready, or not yet

Complete the official application form

We draft the application for you

Pay the GBP 75 visa fee

Paid at Visa application centre.

Book your biometrics appointment

Give your fingerprints and hand in your file at Visa application centre.

Then the consulate decides

Typically 21 calendar days.

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Requirements last updated October 2026.

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