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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Tanzania citizens need a visa for Sudan?

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Tanzania citizens need a visa to enter Sudan. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Tanzania vs Sudan: passport comparison

Tanzania

44

visa-free countries

Global rank: #135 · mobility 86.1

Sudan

13

visa-free countries

Global rank: #191 · mobility 66.6
12

countries both Tanzania and Sudan can enter visa-free together

Tanzania + Sudan: passport compatibility

75%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Tanzania and Sudan travel together — by entry type:

12 both visa-free
16 both visa on arrival
26 both e-visa / eTA
94 both need a visa
49 access differs

Where Tanzania and Sudan can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (12)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Only Sudan is visa-free (1)

How the entry rule changed: Tanzania → Sudan

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Tanzania → Sudan rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Tanzania passport, 2 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Tanzania goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Sudan

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Tanzania citizens need a visa for Sudan?
Tanzania citizens need a visa to enter Sudan. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Tanzania or Sudan?
The Tanzania passport is stronger: 44 visa-free countries versus 13. Global rank: Tanzania #135, Sudan #191.
Where can Tanzania and Sudan citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 12 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Sudan?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Tanzania and Sudan?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Tanzania passport ranking

Where else the Tanzania passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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