Sao Tome and Principe passport → Bolivia
Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Bolivia?
Sao Tomean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bolivia for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as eVisa. Confirm on the official website before you travel.
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.
Bolivia at a glance
- Capital
- Sucre
- Currency
- Bolivian boliviano (BOB)
- Languages
- Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
- Calling code
- +591
- Region
- South America
Bolivia for other passports
- Sao Tome and PrincipeVisa on arrival90 days
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeeVisa
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa-free90 days
Nearby in South America for Sao Tomean passport holders
Common questions
Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Bolivia?
Sao Tomean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bolivia for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Sao Tomean citizens stay in Bolivia?
Up to 90 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 Bolivia before you travel.