🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe passport 🇳🇬 Nigeria
Visa on arrival
Issued at the border when you land — nothing to apply for in advance
Sao Tome and Principe passport holders do not need a visa in advance for Nigeria — a visa is issued on arrival at the border.
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay or fee for this route — check the official page before you travel.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Before you board
Check your passport's expiry date. We don't hold Nigeria's own validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay, some for three, some only for the length of your trip — and airlines refuse boarding on it. See the six-month passport rule, then confirm with the official sources.
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Getting a visa on arrival for Nigeria
What this usually involves for a visa on arrival — not a checklist researched for Sao Tome and Principe passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 5 items
- Passport meeting the destination's validity rule (commonly six months beyond arrival)
- Completed arrival/VOA form (available on plane or at airport)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Cash for visa fee (check destination for accepted currencies)
Steps 4 steps
- Collect the Visa on Arrival form from the plane or airport counter
- Fill out the form and queue at the VOA desk
- Submit your documents and pay the visa fee
- Receive your visa stamp and proceed to immigration
About Nigeria
Africa's most populous nation — Nollywood, Yoruba kingdoms, Benin bronzes, and northern Islamic architecture
- Capital
- Abuja
- Currency
- Nigerian Naira (₦)
- Language
- English
- Time zone
- WAT (UTC+1)
- Best time to visit
- October – April
Official sources
Always confirm with Nigeria's own government before you travel:
- Nigeria official visa information ↗ portal.immigration.gov.ng
- Nigeria embassies & consulates ↗ mfa.gov.ng
Common questions
Do Sao Tome and Principe citizens need a visa to visit Nigeria?
Sao Tome and Principe passport holders do not need a visa in advance for Nigeria — a visa is issued on arrival at the border.
How long can Sao Tome and Principe passport holders stay in Nigeria?
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route. Check Nigeria's official visa information before you travel.
How much does a Nigeria visa cost for Sao Tome and Principe citizens?
Our data doesn't record the fee for this route. Fees change often — check Nigeria's official visa information before you apply.
How long does it take to get a Nigeria visa?
Processing time: Issued on arrival (typically 15–60 minutes).
How long must my passport be valid to enter Nigeria?
We don't hold Nigeria's own passport-validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay; some ask for less. Check before you travel.
Does Nigeria give visas to Sao Tome and Principe citizens?
Yes — Nigeria issues Sao Tome and Principe citizens a visa on arrival at the border or airport, so no embassy application is needed beforehand.
Where can Sao Tome and Principe citizens find official Nigeria visa information?
On Nigeria's official site: https://portal.immigration.gov.ng