Sudanese passport holders traveling to Canada require a visa obtained in advance (a Temporary Resident Visa, TRV), submitted as a complete online application with supporting documents, and may require biometric enrollment. Important: The Canadian Embassy in Khartoum has been closed since 2023 and does not process visa applications; applicants based in Sudan are instead served through the Canadian Embassy in Cairo. At Baeed Travel & Tourism, we help you prepare your application file professionally, coordinate the Cairo-based application process, and follow up until a decision is issued.
Types of Canada Visas
Tourist visitor visa
Family visit visa
Work visa
Study visa
Requirements for a Canada Visa for Sudanese Citizens
To submit a complete application, please prepare the following documents:
Passport valid for the entire duration of your planned stay
Recent personal photo meeting Canadian specifications
Fully completed online visa application form
Proof of the purpose of the visit (tourism, business, study, or family visit)
Proof of sufficient financial means to cover the stay
Proof of ties to Sudan (employment, family, property) confirming intent to return
Biometric enrollment (currently included under the fee waiver for Sudanese applicants, see notices below)
Any additional supporting documents requested by Canadian authorities
Canada Visa Processing Time
Processing time depends on the visa type and the application volume at the Cairo visa office responsible for Sudan applications:
4 to 12 weeks (depending on application type)
May vary depending on application type and information provided.
Canada Visa Validity
Single or multiple entry depending on the visa type granted
Stay duration up to 6 months (subject to the discretion of the Canadian immigration officer at the port of entry)
Requirements
- Passport valid for the entire duration of your planned stay
- Recent personal photo meeting Canadian specifications
- Fully completed online visa application form
- Proof of the purpose of the visit
- Proof of sufficient financial means to cover the stay
- Proof of ties to Sudan confirming intent to return
- Biometric enrollment (currently covered by the fee waiver for Sudanese applicants)
- Any additional supporting documents requested by Canadian authorities
Important Notes
- The Canadian Embassy in Khartoum has been closed since 2023 and does not process visa applications; applications from Sudan are submitted and processed through the Canadian Embassy in Cairo
- Canada currently applies special immigration measures for Sudanese nationals, including a waiver of visa and biometrics fees, in effect until October 28, 2026
- Where fees are not covered by the waiver, they are non-refundable regardless of the application outcome
- Apply well ahead of your travel date due to variable processing times and the need to coordinate with the Cairo office
- All documents must match your passport details exactly
- The final visa decision rests with the Canadian authorities