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São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe visa for Chinese citizens
Entry requirement
São Tomé and Príncipe issues Chinese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 15 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 15 days
- 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 China
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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.
Chinese 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Chinese citizens can stay in São Tomé and Príncipe
Chinese citizens may stay in São Tomé and Príncipe for up to 15 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to São Tomé and Príncipe.
How Chinese citizens apply
Chinese citizens receive the visa for São Tomé and Príncipe at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe travelling to China
China requires citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
São Tomé and Príncipe issues Chinese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 15 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Chinese citizens stay in São Tomé and Príncipe?
Chinese citizens can stay in São Tomé and Príncipe for up to 15 days with a visa on arrival.
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for China?
China requires citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Chinese citizens enter São Tomé and Príncipe visa-free?
No; Chinese citizens need a visa on arrival in São Tomé and Príncipe.
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.