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São Toméan visa resources

Who Needs a Visa for São Tomé and Príncipe

How to tell whether you need a visa, an e-Visa or nothing at all, based on nationality and purpose of travel.

Official guidance Regularly updated

Important

This information is for general guidance only. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee your application will be approved.

Whether you need a visa depends on your nationality, the purpose of your trip and how long you intend to stay. Nationals of a number of countries can enter visa-free for short stays; others must obtain an online entry authorisation (e-Visa) or a visa from a São Toméan diplomatic mission.

As a founding member of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP), São Tomé and Príncipe applies preferential mobility arrangements to CPLP citizens. Because exemption lists change, always confirm your own status with the SMF before booking travel.

Next steps

  1. Check the documents you’ll needView documents
  2. How to applyStart here
  3. Choose your visaFind a visa

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.