Sudan - Apply for Student Visa

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Procedure

1.When the applicant is admitted in a higher institution of learning in Sudan and he / she has received his / her admission letter, he / she should start the process of obtaining visa by identifying an appropriate issuing visa agency. A list of such agencies can be obtained by visiting either http://embassy.goabroad.com/embassies-of/sudan or http://visaapplicationrequirements.com/sudanese/;

2.Then the applicant should go ahead and find out the requirements and procedure of obtaining a Sudanese students visa. Such information may be obtained from the Sudanese foreign ministry websites
http://mofa.gov.sd/new/
and http://mofa.gov.sd/new/en/index.php
or an issuing agency identified in 1 above;

3.From the issuing agency, the applicant should go ahead and also obtain a visa application form, which he / she must fill carefully and accurately;

4.After filling form, attach all the required documents;

5.May payments for the visa and also attach payment slip on to the filled application form; and

6.Submit form together with the attached documents to the issuing agency;

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Required Documents

1.Valid passport

2.Previous academic qualifications documents

3.Recent passport size photo

4.Covering letter from school to immigration department

5.Admission letter from enrolling School / Tertiary Institutions / University in Sudan;

6.Payment receipt

Office Locations & Contacts

1.Sudanese embassies, high commissions or consulate offices in foreign countries. A list of these plus their contacts can be viewed at http://visaapplicationrequirements.com/sudanese/, and at http://embassy.goabroad.com/embassies-of/sudan

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sudan

El-Gamma St. - Khartoum - Sudan

Telephone No.: +249 183 772756

P.O Box 873, Khartoum

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: http://mofa.gov.sd/new/

Directorate General of Passports and Immigration

Telephone No.: 00249183792695 / 00249183771084

Fax: 00249183798235

Email: info@ passport.gov.sde:

Website: http://passport.gov.sd/

Eligibility

A foreign student admitted in any recognized educational institution in Sudan.

Fees

Explain the fees structure which is required for obtaining the certificate/document.

Validity

Validity is as duration of course / programme of study in Sudan.

Documents to Use

A complete filled application form

Sample Documents

Sample application form can be downloaded from http://www.embassycanberra.com/sudanese/

Processing Time

Processing time may go up to ten (10) weeks

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Instructions

1.An applicant must have been enrolled in an education institution for higher education;

2.A student visa does not allow involvement in any work related activities in the country;

3.Applicants are advised to obtain the correct Sudanese visa basing on the purpose of travel;

4.The applicant must make sure that his / her submitted passport is valid;

5.Having a visa is no guarantee for entry on arrival in Sudan;

6.The immigration department at entry points have the power to authorize or reject entry;

7.Be aware and be ready to comply with the rules and regulations of the country;

8.Applicants must not carry dangerous substances or goods upon entry into the country;

9.Applicants are advised to always enter the country through designated entry ports;

10.It is advisable for applicants to obtain visa before travelling;

11.Applications should be made within a reason period of time before travel dates to allow for visa processing;

12.A submitted must be valid with at least six month validity after visa expiration and with a blank page;

Required Information

1.Name of applicant

2.Nationality of applicant

3.Sex, age, marital status of applicant

4.Contact and physical address of applicant

5.Level of education and qualification of student / applicant

6.Name and contact address in enrolling university / institution in Sudan

7.Details of course / programme of study;

8.Year of admission and duration of course;

9.Name of the host where student shall be staying while in the country (it could be a hotel / hostel, family member or friend)

10.Physical and contact address of host

11.Description of relationship between host and student

Need for the Document

A Sudanese student visa is a special endorsement issued to a foreigner who has been enrolled in one of the recognized educational institutions in Sudan. It is a short term visa granted for a foreigner to undertake a course in the country. Like any other visa, a student visa is issued by the government through its immigration department and the diplomatic missions (Sudanese Embassies and Consular Offices) in foreign countries are the only authorized Sudanese Government agencies permitted to issue Sudanese visas in a different country;

Information which might help

1.Applicants must know that travelers with passports that contain visas for Israel whether valid or not are not allowed to enter or transit through the country. Therefore the Sudanese Authority shall block entry upon arrival at the entry points;

2.Foreigners must note that there are special permits required in order for one to travel outside Khartoum. These special permits are issued by the Passport and Immigration Office, Ministry of Interior, Khartoum.

3.Applicants should be aware take note of working hours and working days of the identified issuing agent (embassy, consulate or high commission);

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

1.A foreigner is able to proceed with higher education in Sudan;

2.The country earns revenue through sale of visa;

External Links

http://mofa.gov.sd/new/en/more.php?main_id=3&sub_id=19&id=39

http://www.embassycanberra.com/sudanese/visa-application-form-for-sudan/#other-types-of-sudanese-visas-for-residents-of-australia

http://visaapplicationrequirements.com/sudanese/

http://sudanese.embassy.uk.com/sudanese_visa_information.php

http://sudan.embassyhomepage.com/sudan_visa_application_form_sudan_visa_service_sudan_hotels_khartoum_flights_sudan_travel_insurance_sudanese_embassy_uk.htm

http://sudanese.embassy.uk.com/sudanese_visa_application_form.php

http://www.eduniversal-ranking.com/study-abroad-in-sudan.html

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