Visa Requirements
Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Philippines?
Official Requirement
Visa-free
for Sao Tome and Principe citizens travelling to Philippines
Nationals of many countries may visit the Philippines without a visa for up to 30 days for tourism or business. Before arrival, all visitors must register on the e-travel system within 72 hours of departure to obtain a QR code for presentation at immigration. Extensions beyond 30 days may be applied for through the Bureau of Immigration while in the Philippines.
Last checked 5 months ago (19 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 Philippines 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.
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Palawan
At a glance
Key facts for Sao Tomean citizens visiting Philippines
- Requirement
- Visa-free
- Maximum stay
- Up to 30 days
- Official source
- Official source for this route →
Step by step
How Sao Tomean citizens enter Philippines
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, Philippines 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 19 April 2026, and rules change without notice.
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Avoid Some Regions
UK FCDO: The FCDO advises against all travel to western and central Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago, and against all but essential travel to the rest of Mindanao, excluding Camiguin, Dinagat, and Siargao islands. Around 20 typhoons reach the Philippines each year, mostly between June and November. Large demonstrations are expected in Metro Manila and elsewhere, and these can disrupt travel.
Updated 2026-08-01 11:42:45
Practical Info
Travel Essentials
Questions
What Sao Tomean citizens ask about entering Philippines
No. Sao Tomean citizens can enter Philippines without a visa for a short tourist or business visit. This was last checked on 19 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.
Philippines uses PHP. 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 19 April 2026.
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