Sao Tome and Principe passport → Uzbekistan
Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Uzbekistan?
Sao Tomean passport holders need a visa for Uzbekistan, 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.
Uzbekistan at a glance
- Capital
- Tashkent
- Currency
- Uzbekistani soʻm (UZS)
- Languages
- Russian, Uzbek
- Calling code
- +998
- Region
- Central Asia
Uzbekistan for other passports
- Sao Tome and PrincipeVisa required
IndiaeVisa30 days
United StatesVisa-free30 days
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free30 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaeVisa30 days
NepaleVisa30 days
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseVisa30 days
Nearby in Central Asia for Sao Tomean passport holders
KazakhstaneVisa
KyrgyzstaneVisa
TajikistanVisa required
TurkmenistanVisa required
Common questions
Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Uzbekistan?
Sao Tomean passport holders need a visa for Uzbekistan, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Sao Tomean citizens stay in Uzbekistan?
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 Uzbekistan?
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 Uzbekistan before you travel.