Sao Tome and Principe
All Visa Pathways(12 visas)
Sao Tome and PrincipeBusiness Visa (Visto de Negócios)
Short-term visa for commercial activities including meetings, negotiations, and conferences, valid for up to 30 days with single or multiple entry.
Sao Tome and PrincipeCBI — Citizenship by Investment (Cidadania por Investimento)
Direct citizenship program under Decree Law No. 07/2025 requiring a minimum US $90,000 contribution to the National Transformation Fund, with processing in approximately 60–90 days.
Sao Tome and PrincipeDiplomatic, Official & Courtesy Visa (Visto Diplomático, Oficial e de Cortesia)
Visa issued to diplomats, government officials, and individuals on courtesy status for official duties, valid for 30 days with 1–2 entries.
Sao Tome and PrincipeElectronic Visa (eVisaST)
Online electronic visa for tourists and short-term business visitors to São Tomé and Príncipe, valid for a non-extendable 30-day stay.
Sao Tome and PrincipeFamily Reunification Visa (Visto de Residência para Reagrupamento Familiar)
Residence visa enabling spouses, children, and immediate family members to join a foreign national with legal residence in São Tomé and Príncipe.
Sao Tome and PrincipeResidence Visa (Long-Stay)
Renewable one-year long-stay permit for skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors settling in São Tomé and Príncipe with proof of funds or business activity.
Sao Tome and PrincipeResidence Visa for Independent Professional Activity (Visto de Residência para Atividade Profissional Independente)
Residence visa for self-employed foreigners who can demonstrate foreign investment or sufficient funds to establish an independent professional activity.
Sao Tome and PrincipeResidence Visa for Research & Highly Qualified Activity (Visto de Residência para Investigação ou Atividade Altamente Qualificada)
Residence visa for researchers affiliated with recognized institutions or professionals holding highly qualified positions with a formal job offer.
Sao Tome and PrincipeTemporary Visa (Visto Temporário)
Visa for tourism, cultural visits, and non-commercial activities, valid for up to 180 days with a maximum uninterrupted stay of three months.
Sao Tome and PrincipeTransit Visa (Visto de Trânsito)
Short-stay visa for travellers passing through São Tomé and Príncipe en route to another destination, valid for up to 4 days with 1–2 entries.
Sao Tome and PrincipeVisa on Arrival
Arrival-issued entry permit for short-term tourism or business visits to São Tomé and Príncipe, granted for up to 15 days at the port of entry.
Sao Tome and PrincipeVisa-Free Entry (Short Stay)
Fifteen-day visa-free entry for tourists and short-term business visitors from participating nationalities, with a possible modest fee collected upon arrival.