Where São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders can go visa-free
231 countries and territories: visa-free — 29, electronic travel authorisation — 2, visa on arrival — 17, e-visa — 58, visa required — 125. Rules change — check the destination's official website before you travel.
With a São Tomé and Príncipe passport you can enter 31 countries and territories visa-free or with an electronic travel authorisation. In 75 more countries, you get the visa online or at the border.
- Updated 19 October 2026
- 231 countries and territories
- references disagree: 24
By country
Filter by entry type or search by name. “References disagree” means different sources give different answers — check the destination's official website.
Visa-free · 29
- Bahamas90 days
- Benin90 days
- Bermuda
- Cook Islands31 days
- Costa Rica90 days
⚠︎ References disagree — another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 30 days
- Dominica21 days
- Ecuador90 days
- El Salvador90 days
⚠︎ References disagree — another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 180 days
- Gambia
- Ghana60 days
⚠︎ References disagree — another reference (January 2025) says: Visa on arrival
Details
May transit without a visa or enter without a visa for up to 60 days per entry for business, tourism or family visits
- Guatemala90 days
Details
Visa is not required up to 90 days if holding a valid residence permit issued by Australia, Canada, GCC member state the United States the United Kingdom or a Schengen Area Member State.
- Haiti90 days
- Honduras
Details
Visa is not required if holding a valid visa for at least 6 months at the time of arrival, issued by Canada, the United States or a Schengen Area Member State.
- Hong Kong14 days
- Kosovo90 days
- Malaysia30 days
- Micronesia30 days
- Nicaragua90 days
- Niue30 days
- Palestine
- Panama90 days
- Philippines30 days
- Pitcairn Islands14 days
- Rwanda90 days
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines30 days
⚠︎ References disagree — another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 90 days
- Samoa60 days
⚠︎ References disagree — another reference (January 2025) says: Visa on arrival
- Singapore30 days
- South Africa90 days
- Zambia90 days
⚠︎ References disagree — another reference (January 2025) says: Visa on arrival
Travel authorisation · 2
- Kenya90 days
Details
Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance. eTA fee is USD 32.50. eTA is good for single entry, but visitors who leave Kenya to other EAC countries may re-enter provided that their eTA is still valid Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable). Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries. Can also be entered on an East Africa tourist visa issued by Rwanda or Uganda.
- Sri Lanka30 days
⚠︎ References disagree — another reference (January 2025) says: Visa on arrival
Visa on arrival · 17
- Bangladesh30 days
- Bolivia90 days
- Cape Verde
Details
Visa on arrival at Sal, Boa Vista, São Vicente or Santiago international airports. Requirement to register online 5 days before arrival Also pay the airport security fee of CVE 3400 either online or on arrival.
- Comoros
- Egypt
- Laos30 days
Details
18 of the 33 border crossings are only open to regular visa holders. e-Visa may be used to enter Laos through the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges, in Boten (road and railroad), and in Vientiane (at Khamsavath railway station). Visa on arrival is available at the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges and 7 border crossings.
- Macau
- Malawi30 days
- Maldives30 days
- Mauritius60 days
- Nepal90 days
- Palau30 days
- Saint Lucia42 days
- Senegal
⚠︎ References disagree — another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Seychelles90 days
⚠︎ References disagree — another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 90 days
- Timor-Leste30 days
- Tuvalu30 days
E-visa · 58
- Afghanistan30 days
⚠︎ References disagree — another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
Details
Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL).
- Albania
- Angola30 days
⚠︎ References disagree — another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 30 days
Details
30 days per trip, but no more than 90 days within any 1 calendar year for tourism purposes only. Visitors must have a return/onward ticket and a hotel reservation confirmation. An International Certificate of Vaccination is required.
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Bahrain
- Bhutan90 days
Details
Visa fee is 40 USD per person and visa application may be processed within 5 business days with duration of stay of 90 days. e-Visa applicant is also subject to pay Sustainable Development Fee
- Botswana90 days
- Burkina Faso30 days
- Burundi
- Cambodia30 days
- Chad
⚠︎ References disagree — another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Colombia
Details
May apply online.
- Côte d’Ivoire90 days
⚠︎ References disagree — another reference (January 2025) says: Travel authorisation
Details
e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
- Cuba
- Djibouti31 days
- DR Congo7 days
- Equatorial Guinea
- Ethiopia90 days
Details
Visa on arrival is obtainable only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. e-Visa is available for 30 or 90 days.
- Fiji
⚠︎ References disagree — another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Gabon
Details
Electronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
- Georgia
Details
Visa is not required for up to 90 days if holding a valid visa or residency permit from EEA Member State, Australia, Bermuda, Canada, GCC member state, Japan, Korea (Rep.), New Zealand, Switzerland, USA or United Kingdom
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau90 days
- Indonesia30 days
- Iran30 days
- Iraq
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Lesotho
- Liberia
⚠︎ References disagree — another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Libya
- Madagascar90 days
- Mauritania
- Moldova
- Mongolia
- Montserrat
- Mozambique30 days
- Namibia
- Nigeria
- Oman
Details
Holders of a GCC state resident permit can get a 28 days visa on arrival that costs 5 Omani Riyals.
- Pakistan
Details
Online Visa eligible.
- Papua New Guinea
Details
May apply for an e-visa under the type of "Tourist - Own Itinerary"
- Qatar30 days
- Saint Helena
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Sierra Leone30 days
- Somalia30 days
Details
All visitors must have an approved Electronic Visa (eTAS) before the start of their journey.
- South Sudan
Details
Obtainable online Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel
- Suriname
⚠︎ References disagree — another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Syria
- Tanzania
- Thailand
⚠︎ References disagree — another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Togo15 days
- Trinidad and Tobago
⚠︎ References disagree — another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Uganda
Details
May apply online.
- Vietnam
Details
Visa free for 30 days when visiting Phú Quốc
- Zimbabwe
Visa required · 125
- Algeria
- American Samoa
- Andorra
- Anguilla
- Argentina
Details
The AVE (High Speed Travel) is open to Santomean citizens holding valid, current ordinary passports traveling to Argentina for tourism. To do so, they must hold a valid category B2/J/B1/O/P (P1-P2-P3)/E/H-1B visa issued by the United States of America.
- Armenia
- Aruba
- Australia
⚠︎ References disagree — another reference (January 2025) says: E-visa
Details
May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Barbados
⚠︎ References disagree — another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 90 days
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Belize
- Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Brazil
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- British Virgin Islands
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Cameroon
⚠︎ References disagree — another reference (January 2025) says: E-visa
- Canada
Details
US permanent residents (Green card) holders can enter visa free
- Caribbean Netherlands
- Cayman Islands
- Central African Republic
- Chile
- China
- Congo
- Croatia
- Curaçao
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Dominican Republic
- Eritrea
- Estonia
- Eswatini
- Falkland Islands
- Faroe Islands
- Finland
- France
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Greenland
- Grenada
- Guam
- Guyana
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
Details
Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States. May apply online
- Kiribati
- Kuwait
Details
e-Visa can be obtained for holders of a Residence Permit issued by a GCC member state under the following conditions:
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Mali
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Mayotte
- Mexico
Details
Visa is not required for Holders of a valid visa of Canada, US, UK or a Schengen State and Permanent residence of Canada, Chile, Colombia, Schengen State, Japan, UK, US Entry may be refused by immigration officials for individuals who were previously denied a US visa, even if holding a valid Mexican visa.
- Monaco
- Montenegro
Details
Visa not required for holders of a valid Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, US, UK or a Schengen Visa. Holders of residence permit in the United Arab Emirates may enter, in Montenegro for a duration of 10 days
- Morocco
Details
Holders of a visa or residence permit from European Union, United States of America, Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Japan, Norway, New Zealand and Switzerland valid for 90 days (or 180 days for residence permits) on application, can apply for an eVisa for 30 days. Passport must also be valid for 90 days.
- Myanmar
- Nauru
- Netherlands
- New Caledonia
- New Zealand
Details
Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure.
- Niger
- North Korea
- North Macedonia
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Norway
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Poland
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Réunion
- Romania
- Russia
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia
Details
Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
- Serbia
- Sint Maarten
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands
- South Korea
⚠︎ References disagree — another reference (January 2025) says: E-visa
Details
Multiple-Entry Visa may be granted to Palestinians who entered South Korea 4 or more times within the last 2 years, or 10 or more visits in total (one of those 10 visits should be within the last 2 years). May apply online
- Spain
- Sudan
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
⚠︎ References disagree — another reference (January 2025) says: E-visa
- Tokelau
- Tonga
- Tunisia
- Türkiye
- Turkmenistan
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
⚠︎ References disagree — another reference (January 2025) says: E-visa
Details
May apply online.
- United Kingdom
- United States
- United States Virgin Islands
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
Details
Visa not required for holders of a valid Residency Visa in the United Arab Emirates for at least 3 months.
- Vanuatu
- Vatican City
Details
Open borders but de facto follows Italian visa policy.
- Venezuela
- Wallis and Futuna
- Yemen
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