Guinea-Bissau passport → Sao Tome and Principe

Do Guinea-Bissauan citizens need a visa for Sao Tome and Principe?

Visa-free entry15 days

Guinea-Bissauan passport holders can visit Sao Tome and Principe without a visa for up to 15 days.

What this means for your trip

Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.

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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

Guinea-BissauVisa-free15 days
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 Guinea-Bissauan passport holders

AngolaeVisa
CamerooneVisa
ChadeVisa
DR CongoeVisa7 days
Equatorial GuineaeVisa
GaboneVisa90 days
Central African RepublicVisa required
CongoVisa required

Common questions

Do Guinea-Bissauan citizens need a visa for Sao Tome and Principe?

Guinea-Bissauan passport holders can visit Sao Tome and Principe without a visa for up to 15 days.

How long can Guinea-Bissauan citizens stay in Sao Tome and Principe?

Up to 15 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can Guinea-Bissauan citizens get a visa on arrival in Sao Tome and Principe?

You do not need one: entry is visa-free.

How many countries can Guinea-Bissauan citizens visit without a visa?

49 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Guinea-Bissau passport ranks #78 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.