🇸🇪 Sweden passport 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe
No visa needed
- Stay up to 15 days
- No visa fee
No — Sweden passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Sao Tome and Principe. You can enter visa-free.
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 Sao Tome and Principe'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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Entering Sao Tome and Principe
What this usually involves for visa-free entry — not a checklist researched for Sweden passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 4 items
- Passport meeting the destination's validity rule — commonly six months beyond arrival, but the Schengen area requires three months beyond departure and some countries only require it to cover your stay
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Travel itinerary
Steps 3 steps
- Arrive at the destination country
- Present your passport at immigration
- Receive entry stamp — no prior visa needed
About Sao Tome and Principe
The Chocolate Islands — two volcanic peaks rising from the Gulf of Guinea with cacao, colonial ruins, and zero crowds
- Capital
- São Tomé
- Currency
- São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (Db)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Time zone
- GMT (UTC+0)
- Best time to visit
- June – September
Official sources
Always confirm with Sao Tome and Principe's own government before you travel:
- Sao Tome and Principe official visa information ↗ evisa.gov.st
- Sao Tome and Principe embassies & consulates ↗ mnec.gov.st
Common questions
Do Sweden citizens need a visa to visit Sao Tome and Principe?
No — Sweden passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Sao Tome and Principe. You can enter visa-free.
How long can Sweden passport holders stay in Sao Tome and Principe?
Up to 15 days.
How much does a Sao Tome and Principe visa cost for Sweden citizens?
No visa fee. Fees change — confirm on the official page before applying.
How long must my passport be valid to enter Sao Tome and Principe?
We don't hold Sao Tome and Principe's own passport-validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay; some ask for less. Check before you travel.
Does Sao Tome and Principe give visas to Sweden citizens?
Sao Tome and Principe does not require a visa from Sweden citizens for short stays (up to 15 days).
Where can Sweden citizens find official Sao Tome and Principe visa information?
On Sao Tome and Principe's official site: https://evisa.gov.st