Visa Requirements
Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Angola?
Official Requirement
Visa-free
for Sao Tome and Principe citizens travelling to Angola
Citizens of eligible countries may enter Angola without a visa for tourist stays of up to 30 days per entry, with a maximum of 90 days per calendar year. A passport valid for at least six months and evidence of sufficient funds are required.
Last checked 5 months ago (18 April 2026)
We are not a government authority. Requirements change without notice. Always verify with the official consulate link before travel.
No visa needed for this trip
Sao Tome and Principe passport holders can enter Angola for short visits without a visa. Check that your passport stays valid for the whole stay, carry proof of onward travel, and confirm the current entry conditions on the official source before you fly.
Official Angola entry requirements →
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At a glance
Key facts for Sao Tomean citizens visiting Angola
- Requirement
- Visa-free
- Maximum stay
- Up to 30 days
- Official source
- Official source for this route →
Step by step
How Sao Tomean citizens enter Angola
Check your passport is valid for the whole trip. Many countries also want it valid for a period beyond your departure date, so confirm the exact rule on the official page below.
Plan a trip of 30 days or fewer. Beyond that, Angola needs a different permission and this page does not cover it.
Carry proof of onward or return travel and of where you are staying. Border officers ask for both, and an airline can refuse boarding without them.
Check the requirement again close to your departure date. This route was last checked on 18 April 2026, and rules change without notice.
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Practical Info
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Questions
What Sao Tomean citizens ask about entering Angola
No. Sao Tomean citizens can enter Angola without a visa for a short tourist or business visit. This was last checked on 18 April 2026.
Up to 30 days on this entry route. A longer trip needs a different permission, which this page does not cover. A border officer decides the length granted on the day.
A passport valid for the trip, proof of onward or return travel, and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for evidence that you can support yourself for the visit. Entry is always the officer's decision, whatever the paperwork says.
Angola uses AOA. Check the rate before you exchange anything at the airport, where the spread is usually widest.
Changes to this route
No changes recorded since the first check on 18 April 2026.
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