Visa-Free Countries with São Tomé & Principe Passport

The São Tomé & Príncipe passport is steadily gaining recognition in global mobility rankings. While the country is relatively new to the citizenship by investment market, its passport already provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to a growing list of regions – including parts of Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and South America.

Below is a helpful overview of travel opportunities that citizens of São Tomé & Príncipe can enjoy.

• Extensive Global Mobility: Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to nearly 60 countries, including Singapore, Hong Kong, and many Caribbean and African destinations.
• E-Visa Convenience: Additional countries allow entry via e-visa, making travel easier and faster.
• Fast Processing: Citizenship approvals generally take around 2 months.
• Affordable Investment: Program starts from $90,000, making it the most cost-effective option worldwide.
• Licensed Support: Astons, as one of the first licensed agents of Sao Tome citizenship by investment program, ensures smooth processing for the whole family.

São Tomé & Príncipe citizens can enter nearly 60 countries either visa-free or with visa-on-arrival, including destinations in Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and South America. Additionally, e-visas are available for countries like Turkey, UAE, and Thailand, simplifying entry.

Visa-free access and entry rules can change at any time. Before traveling or making immigration decisions, always check the current requirements with official government sources, embassies, or a qualified immigration advisor.

Visa-Free / Visa-on-Arrival Destinations

Although the full list may vary depending on each country’s immigration policies, citizens of São Tomé & Príncipe currently enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to nearly 60 countries.

These include:

1. Angola
2. Bahamas
3. Bangladesh
4. Barbados
5. Benin
6. Burundi
7. Cambodia
8. Cape Verde Islands
9. Comoro Islands
10. Cook Islands
11. Costa Rica
12. Djibouti
13. Dominica
14. Ecuador
15. Egypt
16. El Salvador
17. Ethiopia
18. Gabon
19. Ghana
20. Guatemala
21. Guinea-Bissau
22. Haiti
23. Honduras
24. Hong Kong (SAR China)
25. Jordan
26. Kenya
27. Kosovo
28. Laos
29. Macao (SAR China)
30. Madagascar
31. Malawi
32. Malaysia
33. Maldives
34. Mauritius
35. Micronesia
36. Mozambique
37. Namibia
38. Nepal
39. Nicaragua
40. Niue
41. Palau Islands
42. Panama
43. Philippines
44. Rwanda
45. Samoa
46. Seychelles
47. Singapore
48. South Africa
49. Sri Lanka
50. St. Lucia
51. St. Vincent and the Grenadines
52. Suriname
53. Tanzania
54. Timor-Leste
55. Tuvalu
56. Zambia
57. Zimbabwe

E-Visa Access with a São Tomé & Príncipe Passport

In addition to visa-free and visa-on-arrival destinations, São Tomé & Príncipe passport holders can apply for an e-visa to a number of countries. This simplifies the process: applications are submitted online, approvals are usually fast, and travelers receive confirmation electronically.

The following destinations can be visited this way:

1. Albania
2. Antigua and Barbuda
3. Bahrain
4. Bhutan
5. Bolivia
6. Botswana
7. Burkina Faso
8. Cameroon
9. Colombia
10. Congo (Dem. Rep.)
11. Cote d’Ivoire
12. Cuba
13. Equatorial Guinea
14. Georgia
15. Guinea
16. Indonesia
17. Iran
18. Kazakhstan
19. Kyrgyzstan
20. Liberia
21. Mauritania
22. Moldova
23. Montserrat
24. Nigeria
25. Oman
26. Pakistan
27. Qatar
28. Sierra Leone
29. Somalia
30. South Sudan
31. St. Helena
32. St. Kitts and Nevis
33. Suriname
34. Syria
35. Thailand
36. Togo
37. Uganda
38. United Arab Emirates
39. Vietnam

The list may expand as more states adopt digital entry systems, making travel planning easier and more convenient.

Investors considering second citizenship value São Tomé & Príncipe for:

• Straightforward application requirements – no residency, language tests, or interviews.
• Predictable processing – approvals generally take around 2 months, making it one of the fastest citizenship by investment options available.
• Improving global mobility – visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to nearly 60 countries, with the list gradually expanding as new agreements are signed.
• Affordable entry cost – investment from $90,000, making it the most cost-effective program currently available worldwide.
• Family inclusion – investors can add a spouse, dependent children (including adult children), and parents to the application.

Dual citizenship allowed – applicants do not need to renounce their existing nationality.

Astons is one of the first licensed agents for São Tomé & Príncipe citizenship by investment program. We ensure secure investments, full compliance, and smooth processing.