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ZimbabweZimbabwe visa requirements for Sao Tome and Principe citizens (2026)
Visa on arrival. Sao Tome and Principe passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
Visa on arrival, no advance application needed.
VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated
Zimbabwe entry requirements for Sao Tome and Principe citizens
- Requirement
- Visa on arrival
- Allowed stay
- Per visa terms
What to bring to Zimbabwe
- Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
- Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which)
- Return or onward ticket
- Hotel booking or host address
- Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)
Easier alternatives for Sao Tome and Principe passport holders
Countries in Eastern Africa and other popular destinations with simpler entry for the Sao Tome and Principe passport than Zimbabwe, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.
| Destination | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | Visa-free | 60 days |
Zimbabwe at a glance for travellers
- 144 of 198 passports can enter Zimbabwe without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
- The Sao Tome and Principe passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 56 destinations in our dataset.
Sources and last checked
| What | Official source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Official portal | Zimbabwe e-Visa portal | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO, Zimbabwe entry requirements | 22 Oct 2026 |
The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sao Tome and Principe citizens need a visa for Zimbabwe?
Sao Tome and Principe passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
What documents do Sao Tome and Principe passport holders need for Zimbabwe?
Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page; Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or host address; Passport photo (some border posts ask for one).
Do Sao Tome and Principe passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Zimbabwe?
No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. The visa is issued at the border on arrival.