São Tomé and PríncipeEquatorial Guinea: e-Visa

São Tomé and PríncipeEquatorial Guinea

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

e-Visa

Yes. São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders need a visa for Equatorial Guinea, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Source: equatorialguinea-evisa.com (checked September 3, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance462 km, straight line (~1h 3m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Equatorial Guinea5 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Equatorial Guinea passport holders visiting São Tomé and Príncipe: Visa-free.

Visa-free alternatives near Equatorial Guinea

São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes. São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders need a visa for Equatorial Guinea, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How far is Equatorial Guinea from São Tomé and Príncipe?

About 462 km in a straight line, roughly ~1h 3m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Equatorial Guinea?

Central African CFA franc (XAF).

What is the emergency number in Equatorial Guinea?

112 / 113 / 114 / 115.

What time zone is Equatorial Guinea in?

Malabo (UTC+1).

What is the nearest airport to Malabo?

Malabo International Airport (SSG), about 7 km away.

How many countries can enter Equatorial Guinea without a visa?

5 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Equatorial Guinea visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders visit without a visa instead of Equatorial Guinea?

Gabon, Benin, Togo, Ghana, Angola, Liberia.

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.

About São Tomé and Príncipe

São Tomé and Príncipe, officially the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe, is an island country in the Gulf of Guinea, off the western equatorial coast of Central Africa. It consists of two archipelagos around the two main islands of São Tomé and Príncipe, about 81 nautical miles apart and about 135 and 121 nautical miles off the northwestern coast of Gabon. With a population of 201,800, São Tomé and Príncipe is the second-smallest and second-least populous African sovereign state after Seychelles.

CapitalSao Tome

RegionMiddle Africa

Population240.3K

Area964 km²

CurrencySão Tomé and Príncipe dobra (1 USD ≈ 21.83 STN)

LanguagesPortuguese

Calling code+239

Drives on theright

TimezoneSao Tome (UTC+0)

Nearest airportSão Tomé International Airport (TMS), 22 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites1

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$4,084 (2025)

Tourist arrivals33.4K (2018)

Climate in Sao Tome

Warmest March, coolest July, driest July, sunniest March. Best time to visit: January, March, April, June, July, August, September.

Monthly climate normals for Sao Tome, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	27.6°C	23.5°C	196mm	293h
February	28°C	23.8°C	278mm	292h
March	28.3°C	24.2°C	203mm	301h
April	27.6°C	23.9°C	272mm	251h
May	27°C	23.8°C	322mm	270h
June	25.1°C	22.1°C	168mm	267h
July	24.6°C	21.6°C	48mm	266h
August	24.8°C	21.4°C	100mm	254h
September	25°C	21.9°C	89mm	243h
October	25.6°C	22.5°C	547mm	268h
November	25.9°C	22.8°C	503mm	263h
December	26.1°C	23°C	506mm	268h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

São Tomé and Príncipe consists of two main islands straddling the Equator off the Atlantic coast of Central Africa.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

The Roças of Sao Tome and Principe: Colonial Agricultural System and Forced Migration

Upcoming public holidays

December 21, 2026Dia de São Tomé

December 25, 2026Natal

January 1, 2027Ano Novo

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About Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea, officially the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, is a country on the west coast of Central Africa and the only Spanish-speaking country in Africa. It has an area of 28,000 square kilometres (11,000 sq mi). Formerly the colony of Spanish Guinea, its post-independence name refers to its location both near the Equator and in the African region of Guinea. As of 2025, the country has a population of 1,853,559, over 85% of whom are members of the Fang people, the country's dominant ethnic group. The Bubi people, indigenous to Bioko Island, are the second largest group at approximately 6.5% of the population. The capital, since January 2026, is Ciudad de la Paz, and Bata is the largest city.

CapitalMalabo

RegionMiddle Africa

Population1.9M

Area28,051 km²

CurrencyCentral African CFA franc (1 USD ≈ 584.37 XAF)

LanguagesFrench, Portuguese, Spanish

Calling code+240

Drives on theright

TimezoneMalabo (UTC+1)

Nearest airportMalabo International Airport (SSG), 7 km

Emergency number112 / 113 / 114 / 115

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$6,615 (2025)

Climate in Malabo

Warmest February, coolest July, driest February, sunniest January. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Malabo, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	29.4°C	25.7°C	21mm	323h
February	29.8°C	26.3°C	15mm	299h
March	29.3°C	26°C	211mm	242h
April	29°C	25.7°C	146mm	229h
May	28.4°C	25.5°C	128mm	249h
June	26.8°C	24.3°C	678mm	182h
July	26.2°C	23.4°C	687mm	193h
August	26.4°C	23.7°C	278mm	248h
September	26.3°C	23.6°C	594mm	194h
October	26.8°C	24.1°C	438mm	232h
November	27.4°C	24.9°C	63mm	281h
December	27.9°C	25.3°C	70mm	302h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Equatorial Guinea is a small country in Central Africa that's divided into three parts: the mainland, Bioko Island, where the former capital is located, and Annobón Island. The mainland is wedged between Cameroon and Gabon. It is one of the largest oil producers in Africa, along with Angola and Nigeria.

Upcoming public holidays

December 8, 2026Immaculate Conception

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

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