Sao Tome and Principe passport → Thailand

Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Thailand?

eVisa (apply online)

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

What this means for your trip

Apply on the official government portal 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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Thailand at a glance

Capital: Bangkok
Currency: Thai baht (THB)
Languages: Thai
Calling code: +66
Region: South-eastern Asia

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This is a photo of a monument in Thailand identified by the ID

TH15.0°N · 100.0°EPhoto: Preecha.MJ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Temples at dawn, islands by afternoon, street food all nightGrand Palace and Wat Pho · Old City temples · Phi Phi Islands and Maya Bay

Thailand for other passports

Sao Tome and PrincipeeVisa
IndiaVisa-free30 days
United StatesVisa-free30 days
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free60 days
ChinaVisa-free60 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaVisa-free60 days
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippinesVisa-free60 days

Nearby in South-eastern Asia for Sao Tomean passport holders

MalaysiaVisa-free30 days
PhilippinesVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
CambodiaVisa on arrival30 days
LaosVisa on arrival30 days
Timor-LesteVisa on arrival30 days
IndonesiaeVisa
VietnameVisa90 days

Common questions

Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Thailand?

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

How long can Sao Tomean citizens stay in Thailand?

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 Thailand?

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.