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São Tomé and PríncipeSaint Helena: e-Visa

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

e-Visa

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

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

Source: evisa.sainthelena.gov.sh (checked September 5, 2026).

    Requiremente-Visa
    Maximum stayLength of stay varies
    ScopeTourism, ordinary passport
    Action before travelYes, arrange in advance
    Data as of2026-10-19
    Visa-free access to Saint Helena132 of 243 nationalities tracked

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

Saint Helena drives on the left, the opposite side to São Tomé and Príncipe. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

What currency is used in Saint Helena?

Pound sterling (GBP).

What is the emergency number in Saint Helena?

999.

Does Saint Helena drive on the same side of the road as São Tomé and Príncipe?

Saint Helena drives on the left, the opposite side to São Tomé and Príncipe. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

How many countries can enter Saint Helena without a visa?

132 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Saint Helena 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.