Sao Tome and Principe passport → Bangladesh
Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?
Sao Tomean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh for up to 30 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.
Bangladesh at a glance
- Capital
- Dhaka
- Currency
- Bangladeshi taka (BDT)
- Languages
- Bengali
- Calling code
- +880
- Region
- Southern Asia
Bangladesh for other passports
- Sao Tome and PrincipeVisa on arrival30 days
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa on arrival30 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaVisa on arrival30 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival30 days
PakistanVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa on arrival30 days
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
CanadaVisa on arrival30 days
Nearby in Southern Asia for Sao Tomean passport holders
Common questions
Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?
Sao Tomean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Sao Tomean citizens stay in Bangladesh?
Up to 30 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
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, Visa requirements for Santomean citizens (edited 28 Mar 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Bangladesh before you travel.