Kenya
Sudan
Sudan visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Kenyan citizens receive their visa for Sudan at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Sudan visa?
Entry visa on arrival (counter visa)
Key facts
- Processing time
- Approval is given by the headquarters of the General Directorate of Passports and Immigration; no time frame is published
Processing time, as Sudan states it: Approval is given by the headquarters of the General Directorate of Passports and Immigration; no time frame is published.
Sudanese citizens travelling to Kenya
SudanKenya Visa-free, 60 days Kenya visa for citizens of Sudan
Travel advice for Sudan
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the 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.
For a trip from Kenya to Sudan, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Sudan at Level 4, do not travel (updated 14 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Sudan (updated 11 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Sudan (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Kenyan citizens can stay in Sudan
Kenyan citizens may stay in Sudan for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Sudan.
How Kenyan citizens apply
Kenyan citizens receive the visa for Sudan at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Sudan’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens
South Sudan, Ethiopia and Eritrea admit Kenyan citizens visa-free. Egypt and the Central African Republic require Kenyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Sudanese citizens travelling to Kenya
Kenya admits Sudanese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 60 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Sudan?
Kenyan citizens receive their visa for Sudan at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can Kenyan citizens stay in Sudan?
Kenyan citizens can stay in Sudan for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Sudanese citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Kenya admits Sudanese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 60 days.
Can Kenyan citizens enter Sudan visa-free?
No; Kenyan citizens need a visa on arrival in Sudan.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.