São Tomé and Príncipe e-Visa Information
The São Tomé and Príncipe e-Visa is an electronic entry authorization issued by the Migration and Borders Service (SMF) to eligible travelers.
The e-Visa can be obtained for tourism, business, or transit.
The application is simple and takes just a few minutes: provide the necessary information in the form, upload the required documents, and pay the fee.
The authorities process applications within 7 working days. The government visa fee is paid at the border upon arrival in São Tomé and Príncipe.
The approved e-Visa will be sent to the email address specified in the form. Keep it with you during the trip.
The e-Visa can be issued for the following purposes:
- Tourism – holidays, sightseeing, and visiting friends or family.
- Business – business meetings, conferences, and negotiations.
- Transit – passing through São Tomé and Príncipe on the way to another country.
Citizens of most countries can apply for the e-Visa, provided they meet the entry requirements of São Tomé and Príncipe.
Use the checker on our website to see whether your nationality is eligible.
The online application for the e-Visa is fast and straightforward.
- Fill out the application form. Provide your passport, personal, and travel details.
- Attach the documents. Make clear digital copies using a smartphone or a scanner.
- Cover the fee. Payment can be made using a debit/credit card or another available option.
After successful payment, you will receive a confirmation email with your application ID number.
The e-Visa is usually processed within 7 working days. The time may be longer during busy periods, so it is best to apply in advance.
The government visa fee is paid at the border upon arrival in São Tomé and Príncipe. The fee paid online covers the application service.
The granted length of stay and validity of the e-Visa depend on the type of document requested.
The tourism e-Visas are typically valid for up to 30 days, based on general patterns reported outside official sources.
Some transit passengers do not need a visa at all. This applies if you have a same-day onward flight, stay inside the international transit area, and carry documents for your next country.
Other situations require a transit e-Visa. If you plan to leave the airport or stay overnight, you need this visa type. You must also show proof of entry permission for your destination country.
Border officers will ask to see several items when you land:
- Passport
- Printed e-Visa approval
- Return ticket
- €100 per day of stay (cash or bank proof)
- Yellow fever certificate
- Cash for the arrival fee
- Hotel address
Required Documents
To apply for the e-Visa, travelers need to prepare:
- A passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned end of stay
- A return ticket (flight or ship)
- Accommodation details – the address and the hotel or the person you will stay with, including the reservation details and document
- Proof of permission to enter the destination country (for transit)
Applicants under 18 years of age must also provide a birth certificate and a consent letter signed by both parents or legal guardians.
NOTE: At the border, travelers may be asked to show proof of sufficient funds (100 EUR per day of stay).
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Three easy steps to get your e-Visa
Fill the application formProvide your data, email address, passport details, purpose of your travel, and other required information. Next, attach additional documents if necessary.
PaymentPay the visa handling fee using any of the available online payment methods.
Check your inboxImmediately after approval, the processed e-Visa will arrive in your inbox. Make sure to provide a correct email address in the application form to receive your e-Visa without any issues or delays.
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