Sao Tome and Principe eVisa (30-day Tourist Visa): Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide
Assistance Fee
Sao Tome and Principe eVisa (30-day Tourist Visa) at a glance
- Government visa fee
- EUR 0
- HolidaySG service fee
- S$65.00
- Processing time
- On arrival; e-Visa 1–3 days
- Maximum stay
- 15 days
- Visa required?
- Travellers holding a valid Schengen, US, UK, Angolan or CPLP-country visa or residence permit may enter without a Sao Tome visa for short stays (verify current rules).
- Arrival card
- Arrival card
Do you need a visa to Sao Tome and Principe?
Travellers from USA, Canada, UK, EU/Schengen, Brazil, Angola, Cabo Verde, Portugal, Mozambique etc. — 15 days. can generally enter Sao Tome and Principe without a visa. Travellers holding a valid Schengen, US, UK, Angolan or CPLP-country visa or residence permit may enter without a Sao Tome visa for short stays (verify current rules).
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from USA, Canada, UK, EU/Schengen, Brazil, Angola, Cabo Verde, Portugal, Mozambique etc. — 15 days. do not require a visa for Sao Tome and Principe for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Serviço de Migração e Fronteiras São Tomé e Príncipe) · Last verified 20 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
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Official Sao Tome and Principe visa options
Verified from government sources · 20 Aug 2026Visa-free entry (15 days) / e-Visa
Official fee: EUR 0- Validity
- Short stay (commonly up to 15 days)
- Max stay
- 15 days
- Processing time
- On arrival; e-Visa 1–3 days
- Where to apply
- On arrival (conditional exemption)
Who needs it: Travellers holding a valid Schengen, US, UK, Angolan or CPLP-country visa or residence permit may enter without a Sao Tome visa for short stays (verify current rules).
Visa-free: USA, Canada, UK, EU/Schengen, Brazil, Angola, Cabo Verde, Portugal, Mozambique etc. — 15 days.
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months
- The qualifying valid visa or residence permit
- Return/onward ticket
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
Arrival card: Arrival card
Yellow fever certificate required.
Source: Serviço de Migração e Fronteiras São Tomé e Príncipe · verified 20 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
eVisa (30-day Tourist Visa)
- Validity
- 30 days
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Time to verify
- Immediate confirmation with reference number
- Time to approval
- About 5 business days; apply at least 7 business days ahead
- Processing time
- About 5 business days; apply at least 7 business days ahead
- Where to apply
- Online (smf.st/evisa)
Who needs it: Indian and Singapore passport holders and other nationals not otherwise exempt.
Required documents
- Passport valid at least 1 year before expiry
- Passport bio-page scan and photo
- Return/onward ticket
- Accommodation details
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
Extra charges: A stamping/entry fee is payable on arrival after presenting the approval letter; the official portal issues an approval letter first.
Source: Official government source · verified 20 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Who can apply
Sao Tome and Principe visa requirements by nationality
Top 30 passports| Passport | Requirement | Max stay | Need help? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇬Singapore | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇲🇾Malaysia | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇮🇳India | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇮🇩Indonesia | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇨🇳China | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Visa-free (up to 15 days) | 15 days | No visa needed |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | Visa-free (up to 15 days) | 15 days | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇺Australia | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Visa-free (up to 15 days) | 15 days | No visa needed |
| 🇺🇸United States | Visa-free (up to 15 days) | 15 days | No visa needed |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Visa-free (up to 15 days) | 15 days | No visa needed |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Visa-free (up to 15 days) | 15 days | No visa needed |
| 🇫🇷France | Visa-free (up to 15 days) | 15 days | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇪UAE | Visa-free (up to 15 days) | 15 days | No visa needed |
| 🇵🇰Pakistan | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇧🇩Bangladesh | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇱🇰Sri Lanka | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇭🇰Hong Kong | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇹🇼Taiwan | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Visa-free | — | No visa needed |
| 🇷🇺Russia | Visa-free (up to 15 days) | 15 days | No visa needed |
| 🇿🇦South Africa | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇳🇬Nigeria | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇪🇬Egypt | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇲🇲Myanmar | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.
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