Visa Requirements
Do American citizens need a visa for Sao Tome and Principe?
Official Requirement
Visa-free
for United States citizens travelling to Sao Tome and Principe
Nationals of certain CPLP member states and a limited number of other countries may enter Sao Tome and Principe without a visa. Entry requirements should be confirmed with the nearest diplomatic mission before travel.
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
United States passport holders can enter Sao Tome and Principe 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 Sao Tome and Principe entry requirements →
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At a glance
Key facts for American citizens visiting Sao Tome and Principe
- Requirement
- Visa-free
- Maximum stay
- Up to 15 days
- Official source
- Official source for this route →
Step by step
How American citizens enter Sao Tome and Principe
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 15 days or fewer. Beyond that, Sao Tome and Principe 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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Practical Info
Travel Essentials
Questions
What American citizens ask about entering Sao Tome and Principe
No. American citizens can enter Sao Tome and Principe without a visa for a short tourist or business visit. This was last checked on 19 April 2026.
Up to 15 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.
Sao Tome and Principe uses STN. Check the rate before you exchange anything at the airport, where the spread is usually widest.
Safety is a judgement your own government makes, not Yoogo. This page links the official travel advice for your passport; read it before booking, because advice can change faster than entry rules.
Changes to this route
No changes recorded since the first check on 19 April 2026.
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