🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe visa requirements
Who needs a visa, an e-visa or an eTA to enter São Tomé and Príncipe, what to prepare, and where to apply officially.
| Passport | Entry rule |
|---|---|
| Nigerian | e-Visa required |
| Ghanaian | No visa needed |
| Kenyan | e-Visa required |
| South African | e-Visa required |
| Egyptian | e-Visa required |
| British | No visa needed |
| American | No visa needed |
| Canadian | No visa needed |
Individual passport results come from Passport Index data as of February 2026. Faylo hasn't yet checked São Tomé and Príncipe against its government's own site. Faylo is not an embassy or immigration adviser.
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Do I need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
It depends on your passport. The table above covers the passports most Faylo travellers hold; use the checker for any other. Whatever the result, confirm it on São Tomé and Príncipe's embassy or immigration website before you pay or book.
Where do I apply for a São Tomé and Príncipe visa?
Use the São Tomé and Príncipe embassy or consulate in your country, or the government's immigration website. We don't have a confirmed official link for São Tomé and Príncipe yet, so avoid sites that aren't a government address.
How long before I travel should I apply?
Allow more time than you think you need: online approvals can take days, and embassy visas can take weeks. Start at least a few weeks before you fly, and don't buy non-refundable flights until you have the approval.