🇸🇹Visa requirements for São Tomé and Príncipe
Who can enter São Tomé and Príncipe, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.
Passport holders from 87 countries can enter São Tomé and Príncipe without a visa in advance. All 87 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.
- 87 visa-free
- 0 on arrival
- 0 eTA
- 0 e-visa
- 155 visa required
242 nationalities
Visa-free entry
87 nationalities
Åland Islands15 days
American Samoa15 days
Andorra15 days
Anguilla15 days
Aruba15 days
Austria15 days
Belgium15 days
Bermuda15 days
Brazil15 days
British Indian Ocean Territory15 days
British Virgin Islands15 days
Bulgaria15 days
Canada15 days
Cape Verde
Caribbean Netherlands15 days
Cayman Islands15 days
Croatia15 days
Curaçao15 days
Cyprus15 days
Czechia15 days
Denmark15 days
Equatorial Guinea15 days
Estonia15 days
Falkland Islands15 days
Faroe Islands15 days
Finland15 days
France15 days
French Guiana15 days
French Polynesia15 days
French Southern Territories15 days
Germany15 days
Gibraltar15 days
Greece15 days
Greenland15 days
Guadeloupe15 days
Guam15 days
Guernsey15 days
Hungary15 days
Iceland15 days
Ireland15 days
Isle of Man15 days
Italy15 days
Japan15 days
Jersey15 days
Kuwait15 days
Latvia15 days
Liechtenstein15 days
Lithuania15 days
Luxembourg15 days
Malta15 days
Martinique15 days
Mayotte15 days
Monaco15 days
Montserrat15 days
Morocco15 days
Netherlands15 days
New Caledonia15 days
Northern Mariana Islands15 days
Norway15 days
Pitcairn Islands15 days
Poland15 days
Portugal15 days
Puerto Rico15 days
Qatar15 days
Réunion15 days
Romania15 days
Russia15 days
Saint Barthélemy15 days
Saint Helena15 days
Saint Martin15 days
Saint Pierre and Miquelon15 days
Sint Maarten15 days
Slovakia15 days
Slovenia15 days
South Korea15 days
Spain15 days
Sweden15 days
Switzerland15 days
Timor-Leste15 days
Turkey15 days
Turks and Caicos Islands15 days
U.S. Virgin Islands15 days
United Arab Emirates15 days
United Kingdom15 days
United States15 days
Vatican City15 days
Wallis and Futuna15 days
Visa required in advance
155 nationalities
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belize
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brunei
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Côte d’Ivoire
Cuba
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
DR Congo
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Eritrea
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Fiji
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Ghana
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Jamaica
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Macau
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Mongolia
Montenegro
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
North Korea
North Macedonia
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Republic of the Congo
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe has 1 site on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
- The Roças of Sao Tome and Principe: Colonial Agricultural System and Forced Migration
Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit São Tomé and Príncipe?
It depends on your passport. 87 nationalities can enter São Tomé and Príncipe without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.
What is the best time to visit São Tomé and Príncipe?
January, March, April, June, July, August, September, based on Sao Tome's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.
What currency is used in São Tomé and Príncipe?
São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN). 1 USD is approximately 21.83 STN.
What side of the road does São Tomé and Príncipe drive on?
São Tomé and Príncipe drives on the right.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does São Tomé and Príncipe have?
1: The Roças of Sao Tome and Principe: Colonial Agricultural System and Forced Migration.
What is the emergency number in São Tomé and Príncipe?
112.
What time zone is São Tomé and Príncipe in?
Sao Tome (UTC+0).
What is the nearest airport to Sao Tome?
São Tomé International Airport (TMS), about 22 km away.
Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.