Sao Tome and Principe passport → Bhutan

Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Bhutan?

eVisa (apply online)

Sao Tomean passport holders need an eVisa for Bhutan. You apply and pay online before you travel.

What this means for your trip

Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.

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Bhutan at a glance

Capital: Thimphu
Currency: Bhutanese ngultrum (BTN), Indian rupee (INR)
Languages: Dzongkha
Calling code: +975
Region: Southern Asia

Read the Bhutan travel guide →

Druk Air Airbus A319-115LR aircraft (A5-RGG) at Paro Airport, Bhutan

BT27.5°N · 90.5°EPhoto: shrimpo1967 · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Cliffside monasteries in the land of Gross National HappinessTiger's Nest Monastery · Punakha Dzong · Dochula Pass

Bhutan for other passports

Sao Tome and PrincipeeVisa
IndiaVisa-free14 days
United StateseVisa
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeeVisa
PakistaneVisa
BangladeshVisa on arrival
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa

Nearby in Southern Asia for Sao Tomean passport holders

BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
IranVisa on arrival30 days
MaldivesVisa on arrival30 days
NepalVisa on arrival90 days
Sri LankaeTA30 days
AfghanistaneVisa
PakistaneVisa
IndiaVisa required

Common questions

Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Bhutan?

Sao Tomean passport holders need an eVisa for Bhutan. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can Sao Tomean citizens stay in Bhutan?

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 Bhutan?

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.