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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Kenya citizens need a visa for South Sudan?

Visa-free

Citizens of Kenya can visit South Sudan visa-free. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Kenya vs South Sudan: passport comparison

Kenya

40

visa-free countries

Global rank: #133 · mobility 87.4

South Sudan

18

visa-free countries

Global rank: #189 · mobility 67
16

countries both Kenya and South Sudan can enter visa-free together

Kenya + South Sudan: passport compatibility

79%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Kenya and South Sudan travel together — by entry type:

16 both visa-free
20 both visa on arrival
28 both e-visa / eTA
92 both need a visa
41 access differs

Where Kenya and South Sudan can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (16)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Only South Sudan is visa-free (1)

How the entry rule changed: Kenya → South Sudan

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Kenya → South Sudan rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Kenya passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Kenya goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for South Sudan

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa-free

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Kenya citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
Citizens of Kenya can visit South Sudan visa-free. Just a valid passport at the border.
Which passport is stronger — Kenya or South Sudan?
The Kenya passport is stronger: 40 visa-free countries versus 18. Global rank: Kenya #133, South Sudan #189.
Where can Kenya and South Sudan citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 16 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for South Sudan?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Kenya and South Sudan?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Kenya passport ranking

Where else the Kenya passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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