Timor-LesteSão Tomé and Príncipe: Visa-free
Timor-Leste
São Tomé and Príncipe
Do Timor-Leste passport holders need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
Visa-free
No. Timor-Leste 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.
Source: smf.st (checked July 18, 2026).
Travelling the other way? São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders visiting Timor-Leste: Visa on arrival.
São Tomé and Príncipe drives on the right, the opposite side to Timor-Leste. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.
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Frequently asked questions
Do Timor-Leste passport holders need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
No. Timor-Leste 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 Timor-Leste 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 Timor-Leste?
About 13,192 km in a straight line, roughly ~16h 1m 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.
Does São Tomé and Príncipe drive on the same side of the road as Timor-Leste?
São Tomé and Príncipe drives on the right, the opposite side to Timor-Leste. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.
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.