ArubaSão Tomé and Príncipe: Visa-free

ArubaSão Tomé and Príncipe

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

Visa-free

No. Netherlands passport holders do not need a visa to visit São Tomé and Príncipe for tourism for stays of up to 15 days.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Aruba does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a Netherlands passport. See the Netherlands passport.

Source: smf.st (checked July 18, 2026).

    RequirementVisa-free
    Maximum stay15 days
    ScopeTourism, ordinary passport
    Action before travelNone, travel on your passport
    Data as of2026-10-19
    Distance8,551 km, straight line (~10h 34m nonstop)
    Visa-free access to São Tomé and Príncipe87 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders visiting Aruba: Visa required.

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Frequently asked questions

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

No. Netherlands passport holders do not need a visa to visit São Tomé and Príncipe for tourism for stays of up to 15 days.

How long can Netherlands citizens stay in São Tomé and Príncipe without a visa?

Up to 15 days, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is São Tomé and Príncipe from Aruba?

About 8,551 km in a straight line, roughly ~10h 34m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in São Tomé and Príncipe?

São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN).

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.

How many countries can enter São Tomé and Príncipe without a visa?

87 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter São Tomé and Príncipe visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

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.