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Visa free countries · updated 17 June 2026

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Flag of Sao Tome and PrincipeSao Tomean Passport Visa-Free Countries: Where Can Sao Tome and Principe Passport Holders Travel?

Sao Tome and Principe passport holders can visit 26 countries without a visa, 1 of them with no time limit. That ranks the Sao Tome and Principe passport #155 of 199.

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26
Visa-free destinations
1
With unlimited stay
25
With a time-limited stay
90 days
Most common stay (15 countries)
  • Visa-free, unlimited
  • Visa-free, limited days
  • Visa on arrival
  • eTA
  • eVisa
  • Visa required
  • Sao Tome and Principe

Below is the full list of countries that Sao Tome and Principe citizens can enter without a visa. The map shows visa-free countries in green — darker for an unlimited stay, lighter where the stay is limited to a set number of days, most often 90 days (3 months). Always check the destination's entry conditions before you travel: most countries require a passport valid for at least six months.

Visa-free destinations for Sao Tome and Principe passport

CountryEntryMaximum stay
Flag of AngolaAngola Visa-free 30 days
Flag of BahamasBahamas Visa-free 90 days
Flag of BarbadosBarbados Visa-free 90 days
Flag of BeninBenin Visa-free 90 days
Flag of Costa RicaCosta Rica Visa-free 30 days
Flag of DominicaDominica Visa-free 21 days
Flag of EcuadorEcuador Visa-free 90 days
Flag of El SalvadorEl Salvador Visa-free 180 days
Flag of GambiaGambia Visa-free 90 days
Flag of GuatemalaGuatemala Visa-free 90 days
Flag of HaitiHaiti Visa-free 90 days
Flag of HondurasHonduras Visa-free 90 days
Flag of Hong KongHong Kong Visa-free 14 days
Flag of KosovoKosovo Visa-free 90 days
Flag of MalaysiaMalaysia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of MicronesiaMicronesia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of NicaraguaNicaragua Visa-free 90 days
Flag of PalestinePalestine Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of PanamaPanama Visa-free 90 days
Flag of PhilippinesPhilippines Visa-free 30 days
Flag of RwandaRwanda Visa-free 90 days
Flag of Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesSaint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SeychellesSeychelles Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SingaporeSingapore Visa-free 30 days
Flag of South AfricaSouth Africa Visa-free 90 days
Flag of TogoTogo Visa-free 30 days

Unlimited stay countries for Sao Tome and Principe passport

1 country lets Sao Tome and Principe passport holders enter visa-free with no predetermined limit on the length of stay — the highest level of travel freedom, usually thanks to freedom-of-movement or special bilateral agreements.

  • Flag of PalestinePalestine

No fixed time limit does not mean no rules: border officers may still ask about the purpose of your visit, and staying long-term usually requires registering your residence.

Overview of visa-free access for Sao Tome and Principe citizens

Holders of a Sao Tome and Principe passport can travel to 26 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance. 1 of them allow an unrestricted stay and 25 allow visa-free entry for a limited number of days.

Add 33 countries that issue a visa on arrival and 3 that only need an online travel authorisation (eTA), and Sao Tome and Principe citizens can reach 62 countries without a classic visa application. A further 37 countries offer an eVisa, and 99 require a visa from an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free destinations include Angola, Bahamas, Barbados, Benin, Costa Rica and Dominica, among many others.

Where can Sao Tome and Principe citizens travel, and for how long?

Visa-free destinations for the Sao Tome and Principe passport grouped by the maximum stay:

Unlimited stay (1 country)

Palestine

180 days (6 months) (1 country)

El Salvador

90 days (3 months) (15 countries)

Bahamas, Barbados, Benin, Ecuador, Gambia, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Kosovo, Nicaragua, Panama, Rwanda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles and South Africa

30 days (1 month) (7 countries)

Angola, Costa Rica, Malaysia, Micronesia, Philippines, Singapore and Togo

21 days (3 weeks) (1 country)

Dominica

14 days (2 weeks) (1 country)

Hong Kong

Key takeaways for Sao Tome and Principe passport holders

With 26 visa-free destinations, the Sao Tome and Principe passport ranks #155 of 199 in our ranking. The most common allowance is 90 days (3 months).

Visa-free status normally covers tourism and short business visits only — not work or study. Most countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure, and you may be asked for a return ticket, an accommodation booking or proof of sufficient funds.

The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa. Entry rules can change at short notice, so confirm the current requirements with the destination's embassy or official immigration website before you travel.

Frequently asked questions about visa-free travel for Sao Tome and Principe citizens

How many countries can Sao Tome and Principe passport holders visit without a visa?

Sao Tome and Principe passport holders can visit 26 countries without a visa (data updated 17 June 2026). 1 of them have no fixed limit on the length of stay and 25 allow a visa-free stay of a set number of days. Counting visa on arrival (33) and electronic travel authorisations (3), Sao Tome and Principe citizens can enter 62 countries without applying for a visa in advance.

Which countries allow unlimited stay for Sao Tome and Principe citizens?

1 country lets Sao Tome and Principe passport holders stay without a predetermined time limit: Palestine.

What is the most common visa-free stay for Sao Tome and Principe passport holders?

90 days (3 months) is the most common allowance — it applies in 15 countries, including Bahamas, Barbados, Benin, Ecuador, Gambia, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Kosovo, Nicaragua and 5 more.

What is the longest visa-free stay available to Sao Tome and Principe citizens?

Apart from the 1 countries with no time limit, the longest fixed visa-free stay is 180 days (6 months), available in El Salvador.

Where is the Sao Tome and Principe passport ranked?

With 26 visa-free destinations the Sao Tome and Principe passport ranks #155 of 199 passports in our visa-free ranking. The strongest passport in the ranking opens 130 countries visa-free.

What happens if I overstay my visa-free period?

Overstaying is a breach of immigration law. Depending on the country it can mean a fine, detention, deportation and a ban on future entry. The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa — if you need longer, apply for an extension or the right visa before that period ends.

What is the difference between visa-free entry, visa on arrival and an eTA?

Visa-free means you only show your passport at the border. Visa on arrival is issued at the airport or land border, usually for a fee. An eTA (electronic travel authorisation, e.g. ESTA for the USA or ETA for the United Kingdom) is a short online application you must complete before departure. For Sao Tome and Principe passport holders: 26 visa-free, 33 visa on arrival, 3 eTA and 37 eVisa destinations.

Data: Passport Index dataset (MIT licence) with corrections from official embassy and immigration sources · updated 17 June 2026.

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