Gambia
São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe visa for citizens of the Gambia
Entry requirement
São Tomé and Príncipe requires a visa from citizens of the Gambia, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- São Tomé and Príncipe visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which São Tomé and Príncipe visa?
eVisaST entry authorisation (Autorização de Entrada)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- As stated on the authorisation, based on the dates you request
- Fee
- STD 490,000
- Processing time
- Reply within 7 working days (Decree-Law 11/2009, Art. 20(2))
All visa types for São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe’s e-Visa costs STD 490,000 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is smf.st. Processing time, as São Tomé and Príncipe states it: Reply within 7 working days (Decree-Law 11/2009, Art. 20(2)). Longest stay on the e-Visa: As stated on the authorisation, based on the dates you request.
Where to apply in Gambia
São Tomé and Príncipe has no embassy or consulate in Gambia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe travelling to the Gambia
São Tomé and PríncipeGambia Visa-free, 90 days Gambia visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
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.
For a trip from the Gambia to São Tomé and Príncipe, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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).
Good to know
How long citizens of the Gambia can stay in São Tomé and Príncipe
How long citizens of the Gambia may stay in São Tomé and Príncipe is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Gambia apply
The e-Visa for São Tomé and Príncipe is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of the Gambia carry the approval when they travel.
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe travelling to the Gambia
The Gambia admits citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
São Tomé and Príncipe requires a visa from citizens of the Gambia, available online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of São Tomé and Príncipe in the Gambia?
No. São Tomé and Príncipe has no embassy in the Gambia.
How much does the São Tomé and Príncipe e-Visa cost?
São Tomé and Príncipe’s official sources give a standard fee of STD 490,000 for the e-Visa. Processing time: Reply within 7 working days (Decree-Law 11/2009, Art. 20(2)).
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for the Gambia?
The Gambia admits citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of the Gambia enter São Tomé and Príncipe visa-free?
No; citizens of the Gambia need an e-Visa for 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.