Sao Tome and Principe passport → Iran
Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Iran?
Sao Tomean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Iran 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.
Get trip-ready for Iran
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Iran at a glance
- Capital
- Tehran
- Currency
- Iranian rial (IRR)
- Languages
- Persian (Farsi)
- Calling code
- +98
- Region
- Southern Asia
Iran for other passports
- Sao Tome and PrincipeVisa on arrival30 days
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free15 days
ChinaVisa-free21 days
SingaporeVisa-free15 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa on arrival30 days
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Southern Asia for Sao Tomean passport holders
- BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
MaldivesVisa on arrival30 days- NepalVisa on arrival90 days
- Sri LankaeTA30 days
AfghanistaneVisa
BhutaneVisa- PakistaneVisa
- IndiaVisa required
Common questions
Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Iran?
Sao Tomean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Iran for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Sao Tomean citizens stay in Iran?
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 #71 of 93 (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.