Sao Tome and Principe passport → New Zealand
Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Sao Tomean passport holders need a visa for New Zealand, 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.
New Zealand at a glance
- Capital
- Wellington
- Currency
- New Zealand dollar (NZD)
- Languages
- English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
- Calling code
- +64
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand
NZ41.0°S · 174.0°EPhoto: Chris275 · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsNew Zealand for other passports
- Sao Tome and PrincipeVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StateseTA90 days
United KingdomeTA180 days
United Arab EmirateseTA90 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeeTA90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Australia and New Zealand for Sao Tomean passport holders
AustraliaVisa required
Common questions
Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Sao Tomean passport holders need a visa for New Zealand, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Sao Tomean citizens stay in New Zealand?
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 New Zealand?
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, 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 New Zealand before you travel.