Cape Verde
São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verdean citizens do not need a visa to travel to São Tomé and Príncipe.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe travelling to Cape Verde
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Travel advice for São Tomé and Príncipe
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Cape Verdean citizens planning a trip to São Tomé and Príncipe can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates São Tomé and Príncipe at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 3 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to São Tomé and Príncipe (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for São Tomé and Príncipe (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in São Tomé and Príncipe
No maximum stay in São Tomé and Príncipe is given in the data for Cape Verdean citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe travelling to Cape Verde
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can get a visa on arrival in Cape Verde.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
Cape Verdean citizens do not need a visa to travel to São Tomé and Príncipe.
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Cape Verde?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can get a visa on arrival in Cape Verde.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter São Tomé and Príncipe visa-free?
Yes, Cape Verdean citizens can enter São Tomé and Príncipe without a visa.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.