South Sudan
Kenya
Kenya visa for South Sudanese citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by South Sudanese citizens for Kenya, for stays of up to 180 days.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kenyaembassysouthsudan.org
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Kenyan citizens travelling to South Sudan
KenyaSouth Sudan Visa-free South Sudan visa for citizens of Kenya
Travel advice for Kenya
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
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 South Sudan to Kenya, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Kenya at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Kenya (updated 6 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Kenya (updated 19 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long South Sudanese citizens can stay in Kenya
South Sudanese citizens may stay in Kenya for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Kenya.
Kenya’s neighbours for South Sudanese citizens
Tanzania and Uganda admit South Sudanese citizens visa-free.
Kenyan citizens travelling to South Sudan
Kenyan citizens can enter South Sudan without a visa. The rule is the same in both directions between South Sudan and Kenya.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Kenya?
No visa is needed by South Sudanese citizens for Kenya, for stays of up to 180 days.
How long can South Sudanese citizens stay in Kenya?
South Sudanese citizens can stay in Kenya for up to 180 days.
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Kenyan citizens can enter South Sudan without a visa.
Can South Sudanese citizens enter Kenya visa-free?
Yes, South Sudanese citizens can enter Kenya without a visa and stay for up to 180 days.
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.