São Tomé and Príncipe visas
Transit passengers with a confirmed onward flight to a third country on the same calendar day who stay in the international transit area and hold the documents needed for their next destination.
Airport transit is described for passengers connecting to a third country on the same calendar day. A separate transit visa requirement is not stated.
Until an onward flight on the same calendar day
Confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country on the same calendar day; Documents required for the next destination.
Yes, staying in the international transit area is allowed for most travellers. To leave the airport: The transit rules require you to stay in the airport's international transit area. They do not give permission to pass through border control and enter the country.
Stay in the airport's international transit area. Take your onward flight on the same calendar day.
Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the São Tomé and Príncipe visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.
Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.
On São Tomé and Príncipe's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.
Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.
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