Passport guide

🇸🇹São Tomé & Príncipe passport: where can you travel in 2026?

With the São Tomé & Príncipe passport you can reach 61 destinations without applying for a visa in advance — 25 visa-free, 34 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA.

25

Visa-free

34

Visa on arrival

2

eTA

37

e-Visa

Open destinations by continent

Africa
27/53
Asia
15/51
North America
12/23
Oceania
4/14
South America
2/12
Europe
1/45

Longest visa-free stays

🇸🇻El SalvadorUp to 180 days
🇧🇸BahamasUp to 90 days
🇧🇧BarbadosUp to 90 days
🇧🇯BeninUp to 90 days
🇪🇨EcuadorUp to 90 days
🇬🇲GambiaUp to 90 days
🇬🇹GuatemalaUp to 90 days
🇭🇹HaitiUp to 90 days
🇭🇳HondurasUp to 90 days
🇽🇰KosovoUp to 90 days
🇳🇮NicaraguaUp to 90 days
🇵🇦PanamaUp to 90 days

Routes fully open on a São Tomé & Príncipe passport

These route guides pass only through countries you can enter without applying for a visa in advance. No consulate appointment, no waiting.

See all São Tomé & Príncipe destinationsOpen the full list in the visa tool, filter by continent and search.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries can I enter without a visa on a São Tomé & Príncipe passport?

61 destinations in total: 25 visa-free, 34 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an electronic travel authorisation. The remaining destinations require a visa or an e-visa obtained before departure.

Does visa-free mean I need no documents at all?

No. Visa-free entry still normally requires a passport valid for at least six months, a return or onward ticket, an accommodation address and proof of sufficient funds. Some countries also require an electronic authorisation before boarding.

How current is this data and can I rely on it?

The figures are refreshed from the source shown at the bottom of this page. Visa rules change without notice, so this page is a planning tool, not a legal guarantee — always confirm with the destination's official mission before you book.

Source: ilyankou/passport-index-dataset (MIT) — community-maintained data, last updated 2026-08-26. Indicative only; always confirm with the destination's official mission before you book.

Important: this content is general information

Visa rules can change without notice. Always confirm your situation with an official source before you travel: Also check with the embassy or consulate of your destination country in your own country. The information on this page is guidance, not legal advice.