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Sao Tome and Principe visa requirements for Timor-Leste citizens (2026)

Visa-free. No. Timor-Leste passport holders do not need a visa for Sao Tome and Principe for tourism. You still need a valid passport and should carry proof of onward travel.

Visa-free, no advance application needed.

VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

Sao Tome and Principe entry requirements for Timor-Leste citizens

Requirement
Visa-free
Allowed stay
Per visa terms

What to bring to Sao Tome and Principe

  • Passport valid for the whole stay (many countries expect 6 months beyond arrival)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)
  • Proof of sufficient funds (bank card or recent statement)
  • Any arrival card or registration the destination asks for

Sao Tome and Principe at a glance for travellers

  • 58 of 198 passports can enter Sao Tome and Principe without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
  • The Timor-Leste passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 81 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026)17 Feb 2026
Official portalSão Tomé & Príncipe e-Visa23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, Sao Tome and Principe entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do Timor-Leste citizens need a visa for Sao Tome and Principe?

No. Timor-Leste passport holders do not need a visa for Sao Tome and Principe for tourism. You still need a valid passport and should carry proof of onward travel.

What documents do Timor-Leste passport holders need for Sao Tome and Principe?

Passport valid for the whole stay (many countries expect 6 months beyond arrival); Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address); Proof of sufficient funds (bank card or recent statement); Any arrival card or registration the destination asks for.

Do Timor-Leste passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Sao Tome and Principe?

No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. Carry a valid passport and proof of onward travel.