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São Tomé and Príncipe visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Middle Africa | Continent: Africa

São Tomé and Príncipe flag
56Visa-free
141eVisa
1Visa on arrival
0Visa required

São Tomé and Príncipe entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 56 can enter São Tomé and Príncipe visa-free (most commonly for up to 15 days) and 1 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 141 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure.

57 of 198 passports can travel to São Tomé and Príncipe without arranging anything before departure.

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São Tomé and Príncipe entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for São Tomé and Príncipe
United States of AmericaVisa-free (15 days)
United KingdomVisa-free (15 days)
CanadaVisa-free (15 days)
AustraliaeVisa
GermanyVisa-free (15 days)
FranceVisa-free (15 days)
IndiaeVisa
ChinaVisa on arrival
NigeriaeVisa
South AfricaeVisa
BrazilVisa-free
PhilippineseVisa

São Tomé and Príncipe visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for São Tomé and Príncipe.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa90440
Asia81420
Europe36090
North America20210
Oceania00140
South America10110

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 56
eVisa 141
Visa on arrival 1

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit São Tomé and Príncipe?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 56 can enter visa-free, 1 can get a visa on arrival and 141 need an eVisa. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter São Tomé and Príncipe without a visa?

56 passports have visa-free access to São Tomé and Príncipe, including Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, Morocco, Qatar, Rwanda and others. The most common visa-free stay is 15 days.

Does São Tomé and Príncipe offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 1 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in São Tomé and Príncipe. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Can I apply for a São Tomé and Príncipe eVisa online?

141 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for São Tomé and Príncipe. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do African passport holders need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?

Of 53 passports from Africa, 9 can enter São Tomé and Príncipe visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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