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Sao Tome and Principe visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 57 can travel to Sao Tome and Principe without arranging a visa in advance. 141 can apply online for an e-Visa and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit Sao Tome and Principe: passports by requirement

Do I need a visa for Sao Tome and Principe?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States Visa-free 15 d
United Kingdom Visa-free 15 d
India e-Visa –
Philippines e-Visa –
Nigeria e-Visa –
Pakistan e-Visa –
Canada Visa-free 15 d
Australia e-Visa –
China Visa on arrival –
Germany Visa-free 15 d

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 37/46
Asia 8/50
Africa 9/53
North America 2/23
South America 1/12
Oceania 0/14

Passports that can enter Sao Tome and Principe visa-free

56 passports

Passports that get a visa on arrival in Sao Tome and Principe

1 passports

Passports eligible for Sao Tome and Principe e-Visa

141 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Sao Tome and Principe?

It depends on your passport. 56 passports can enter Sao Tome and Principe visa-free, 1 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 141 can apply for an e-Visa online and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Sao Tome and Principe without a visa?

56 passports can enter Sao Tome and Principe visa-free, including Andorra, Angola, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cape Verde and others.

Does Sao Tome and Principe offer an e-Visa?

Yes. Holders of 141 passports can apply for a visa to Sao Tome and Principe online.

Holding a Sao Tome and Principe passport? See where the Sao Tome and Principe passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Sao Tome and Principe before you book.