🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe passport visa requirements
Where can Sao Tome and Principe passport holders travel in 2026? This page lists the visa requirement for every country — 23 visa-free, 31 visa on arrival, 40 eVisa and 100 requiring a visa in advance. Select any destination for full details: visa type, permitted stay, fees, required documents and the official application link.
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Longest visa-free stays
Where a Sao Tome and Principe passport buys the most time without a visa. Open a destination for how its limit is counted — the Schengen countries share one 90-day allowance between them.
Before you travel
Visa-free destinations (23)
Countries Sao Tome and Principe passport holders can enter with no visa — just a valid passport.
Visa on arrival (31)
Countries where Sao Tome and Principe travellers get a visa at the border, no embassy visit needed.
eVisa / online authorisation (40)
Countries that require Sao Tome and Principe citizens to apply online before travel (eVisa or ETA).
Visa required in advance (100)
Countries where Sao Tome and Principe passport holders must obtain a visa before departure.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Sao Tome and Principe passport holders visit visa-free?
Sao Tome and Principe passport holders can enter 23 countries and territories visa-free, and a further 31 offer a visa on arrival — 54 destinations in total with no advance visa needed. Including eVisa/ETA destinations, 94 countries are reachable without visiting an embassy.
Which countries can Sao Tome and Principe citizens visit without a visa?
Visa-free destinations for Sao Tome and Principe citizens include Angola, Bahamas, Barbados, Benin, Costa Rica, Dominica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Gambia, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, and more — see the full list above.
How many countries require a visa for Sao Tome and Principe passport holders?
100 countries require Sao Tome and Principe passport holders to obtain a visa before travelling. The full list is above, each linking to the requirements, costs and official application link.
Is this Sao Tome and Principe visa information official?
No. isvisarequired.com provides general guidance compiled from public government and IATA sources. Visa rules change often — always confirm with the destination's official immigration authority or embassy before you book or travel.