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🇸🇹 Who needs a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?

U.S. State Department travel advisory for São Tomé and Príncipe: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 8 October 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

World map: which passports can enter São Tomé and Príncipe visa-free, with an ETA, e-Visa, visa on arrival or with a visa

Travel essentials for São Tomé and Príncipe

CapitalSão Tomé
CurrencySão Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN, Db)
Official languagesPortuguese
Calling code+239
Plugs and voltagetype C, F · 220 V
Internet domain.st

Visa requirements by passport

Entry requirements for São Tomé and Príncipe by passport, grouped from visa-free to visa required. Data updated September 2026; confirm with an embassy of São Tomé and Príncipe before you travel.

Visa-free (56)

Visa on arrival (1)

e-Visa (140)

Visa required (1)