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São Tomé and Príncipe passport visa requirements 2026

Where a São Tomé and Príncipe passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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25Visa-free
39eVisa
34Visa on arrival
100Visa required

São Tomé and Príncipe passport at a glance

With a São Tomé and Príncipe passport you can enter 25 destinations visa-free and 34 with a visa on arrival, so 59 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 39 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 100 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for São Tomé and Príncipe

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

DestinationEntry rule for São Tomé and Príncipe passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa required
IndiaVisa required
South AfricaVisa-free (90 days)

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa6191513
Asia5101620
Europe10242
North America11138
Oceania1328
South America1119

Longest visa-free stays

Where São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

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Visa-free 25
eVisa 39
Visa on arrival 34
Visa required 100

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders visit without a visa?

São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders can visit 25 destinations visa-free, including Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, Philippines, Rwanda, Seychelles and others. Adding the 34 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 59 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders?

34 destinations offer a visa on arrival to São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders, including Egypt, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Jordan, Tanzania, Ghana, Cape Verde and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders travel with an eVisa?

39 destinations let São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Vietnam, Qatar, Oman and others.

Do São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders need a visa for the United States?

São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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