Kenya visa for South Sudanese citizens

As a Kenyan citizen, you'll be pleased to know that travel to South Sudan is visa-free for stays up to 90 days, allowing ample time to explore beyond just one tourist visa. This straightforward entry policy for Kenyan passport holders is a significant advantage, simplifying your travel planning. When planning your journey, consider the time difference; South Sudan observes East Africa Time (EAT), the same as Kenya, so no clock adjustments are needed. Flights typically depart from Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, making connections relatively simple for this popular regional route.

Visa-free90d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
6+ months
Blank pages
2+
Yellow fever cert.
Required

Visa options

OtherElectronic Travel Authorization (eTA) - General Visit
90d$32valid 3mo
Apply
OtherElectronic Travel Authorization (eTA) - 5-Year Multiple Entry
90dmultiple-entryvalid 5y
Apply
OtherSingle Journey Visa (legacy category)
90d$51valid 3mo
OtherMultiple Journey Visa (legacy category)
90d$101multiple-entryvalid 1y
TransitTransit Visa (legacy category)
3dvalid 3mo
TouristEast Africa Single Tourist Visa (legacy regional visa)
90dvalid 3mo
OtherCourtesy / Official Visa (legacy category)
90d$0valid 3mo
OtherOrdinary Visa (legacy visitor visa)
90d$51valid 3mo
WorkClass A Work Permit (Mining and Prospecting)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
WorkClass B Work Permit (Agriculture and Animal Husbandry)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
WorkClass C Work Permit (Prescribed Profession)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
WorkClass D Work Permit (Specific Employment)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
WorkClass F Work Permit (Specific Manufacturing)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
WorkClass G Work Permit (Specific Trade, Business, or Consultancy)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
WorkClass I Work Permit (Approved Religious or Charitable Activities)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
RetirementClass K Permit (Ordinary Residents – Retirement/Long‑Term Stay without Work)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
HumanitarianClass M Permit (Refugees – Residence)
365d$0multiple-entryvalid 1y
FamilyDependant Pass
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
StudentStudent / Research / Internship Pass
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
OtherSpecial Pass
90dmultiple-entryvalid 3mo

Waived per East African Community integration standards (reciprocal with South Sudan).

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