China passport → Sao Tome and Principe

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Sao Tome and Principe?

Visa on arrival15 days

Chinese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sao Tome and Principe for up to 15 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

What this means for your trip

Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.

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Sao Tome and Principe at a glance

Capital: São Tomé
Currency: São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN)
Languages: Portuguese
Calling code: +239
Region: Middle Africa

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Sao Tome and Principe for other passports

IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa-free15 days
United KingdomVisa-free15 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free15 days
ChinaVisa on arrival15 days
SingaporeeVisa
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa

Nearby in Middle Africa for Chinese passport holders

AngolaVisa-free30 days
CamerooneVisa
ChadeVisa
DR CongoeVisa7 days
Equatorial GuineaeVisa
GaboneVisa90 days
Central African RepublicVisa required
CongoVisa required

Common questions

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Sao Tome and Principe?

Chinese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sao Tome and Principe for up to 15 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

How long can Chinese citizens stay in Sao Tome and Principe?

Up to 15 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

How many countries can Chinese citizens visit without a visa?

84 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The China passport ranks #51 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.