Get a Sao Tome & Principe Visa
Tourist Application Requirements for a Sao Tome & Principe Visa
Visa May Not Be Required
The government of Sao Tome has implemented a visa-free stay for selected nationals. Visa exemption is for a maximum stay of up to 15 days. Travellers can enter and exit Sao Tome multiple times for up to 15 calendar days from the moment of crossing the state border.
Please keep in mind that even if staying less than 15 days, you must:
- Hold a valid visa issued by a schengen member state or USA
- Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
- Hold proof of sufficient funds
- Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets
- Hold all documents required for the next destination
- Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change
For stays of longer than 15 days, a visa is required. The requirements can be found within the CIBTvisas application pack.
Business Visa Application Requirements for a Sao Tome & Principe Visa
Visa May Not Be Required
The government of Sao Tome has implemented a visa-free stay for selected nationals. Visa exemption is for a maximum stay of up to 15 days. Travellers can enter and exit Sao Tome multiple times for up to 15 calendar days from the moment of crossing the state border.
Please keep in mind that even if staying less than 15 days, you must:
- Hold a valid visa issued by a schengen member state or USA
- Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
- Hold proof of sufficient funds
- Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets
- Hold all documents required for the next destination
- Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change
For stays of longer than 15 days, a visa is required. The requirements can be found within the CIBTvisas application pack.
Sao Tome & Principe Visa FAQ
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When is the best time to apply for my Sao Tome & Principe visa?
The best time to apply for your Sao Tome & Principe visa is 1-2 months before your travel date. -
Do I have to send you my passport to get a Sao Tome & Principe visa? Is it safe to send a passport?
You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Sao Tome & Principe visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa requests cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application and passport to CIBTvisas in a secure way, using a traceable courier such as FedEx, UPS, Express Mail or Certified Mail.
