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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do South Sudan citizens need a visa for Kenya?

Visa-free

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

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South Sudan vs Kenya: passport comparison

South Sudan

18

visa-free countries

Global rank: #189 · mobility 67

Kenya

40

visa-free countries

Global rank: #133 · mobility 87.4
16

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

South Sudan + Kenya: passport compatibility

79%

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

Where South Sudan and Kenya 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 South Sudan and Kenya 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: South Sudan → Kenya

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

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

4rule changes for the South Sudan passport, 2 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 →

Kenya: good to know

Nairobi

Capital

Kenyan Shilling (KES)

Currency

East Africa Time (UTC+3)

Time zone

+254

Calling code

G

Power plug

240V / 50Hz

Voltage

Left-hand

Driving side

Where else South Sudan goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Kenya

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

South Sudan passport ranking

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

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