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🇮🇷 Does an Iranian need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe 🇸🇹?
Yes, online (e-Visa). Iranian passport holders need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Iranian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of São Tomé and Príncipe or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
An e-Visa is applied for on the destination's official government website. You upload your passport scan and photo, pay online and receive an approval letter by email.
Apply well before departure and print the approval; use only the official portal, as many look-alike sites charge extra.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
São Tomé and Príncipe at a glance
Capital: São Tomé · Currency: São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN, Db) · Official languages: Portuguese · Calling code: +239
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.
Plugs and voltage
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Iran (C, F) works with sockets in São Tomé and Príncipe.
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Easier destinations near São Tomé and Príncipe for Iranian passport holders
- 🇹🇳 Tunisia — Visa-free 15 days
- 🇰🇪 Kenya — ETA required
- 🇸🇨 Seychelles — ETA required
- 🇧🇮 Burundi — Visa on arrival
- 🇰🇲 Comoros — Visa on arrival
- 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau — Visa on arrival
- 🇲🇬 Madagascar — Visa on arrival
- 🇲🇺 Mauritius — Visa on arrival
The other way round
🇸🇹 Sao Tomean passport holders visiting Iran: Sao Tomean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Iran, usually at the airport or land border.
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Questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
Iranian passport holders need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Does a Sao Tomean need a visa for Iran?
Sao Tomean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Iran, usually at the airport or land border.