Sao Tome and Principe passport → Romania
Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Romania?
Sao Tomean passport holders need a visa for Romania, 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.
Romania at a glance
- Capital
- Bucharest
- Currency
- Romanian leu (RON)
- Languages
- Romanian
- Calling code
- +40
- Region
- Eastern Europe
Romania for other passports
- Sao Tome and PrincipeVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Eastern Europe for Sao Tomean passport holders
Common questions
Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Romania?
Sao Tomean passport holders need a visa for Romania, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Sao Tomean citizens stay in Romania?
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 Romania?
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 Romania before you travel.