Kenya
South Sudan
South Sudan visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Kenyan citizens do not need a visa to travel to South Sudan.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
South Sudanese citizens travelling to Kenya
South SudanKenya Visa-free, 180 days Kenya visa for citizens of South Sudan
Travel advice for South Sudan
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Kenyan citizens planning a trip to South Sudan can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates South Sudan at Level 4, do not travel (updated 16 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to South Sudan (updated 25 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for South Sudan (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Kenyan citizens can stay in South Sudan
No maximum stay in South Sudan is given in the data for Kenyan citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
South Sudan’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens
Ethiopia and Uganda admit Kenyan citizens visa-free. The Central African Republic requires Kenyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Sudanese citizens travelling to Kenya
Kenya admits South Sudanese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Kenya and South Sudan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Kenyan citizens do not need a visa to travel to South Sudan.
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Kenya admits South Sudanese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days.
Can Kenyan citizens enter South Sudan visa-free?
Yes, Kenyan citizens can enter South Sudan without a visa.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.