Sao Tome and Principe passport → Azerbaijan

Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Azerbaijan?

Visa required in advance

Sao Tomean passport holders need a visa for Azerbaijan, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

What this means for your trip

Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Azerbaijan at a glance

Capital: Baku
Currency: Azerbaijani manat (AZN)
Languages: Azerbaijani, Russian
Calling code: +994
Region: Western Asia

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Maiden Tower in Baku, Azerbaijan

AZ40.5°N · 47.5°EPhoto: Sefer azeri · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Flame towers on the CaspianIcherisheher (Old City) · Ateshgah Fire Temple · Flame Towers

Azerbaijan for other passports

Sao Tome and PrincipeVisa required
IndiaeVisa30 days
United StateseVisa30 days
United KingdomeVisa30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistaneVisa30 days
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaeVisa30 days
NepaleVisa30 days
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Western Asia for Sao Tomean passport holders

PalestineVisa-free
JordanVisa on arrival30 days
BahraineVisa
GeorgiaeVisa
IraqeVisa
OmaneVisa
QatareVisa
SyriaeVisa

Common questions

Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Azerbaijan?

Sao Tomean passport holders need a visa for Azerbaijan, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

How long can Sao Tomean citizens stay in Azerbaijan?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Sao Tomean citizens get a visa on arrival in Azerbaijan?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Sao Tomean citizens visit without a visa?

55 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Sao Tome and Principe passport ranks #72 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.