Guinea-Bissau
São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe visa for citizens of Guinea-Bissau
Entry requirement
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau can enter São Tomé and Príncipe without a visa.
- 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 Guinea-Bissau
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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.
For a trip from Guinea-Bissau 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of Guinea-Bissau can stay in São Tomé and Príncipe
No maximum stay in São Tomé and Príncipe is given in the data for citizens of Guinea-Bissau; the border officer sets it on entry.
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe travelling to Guinea-Bissau
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can get a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau can enter São Tomé and Príncipe without a visa.
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can get a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of Guinea-Bissau enter São Tomé and Príncipe visa-free?
Yes, citizens of Guinea-Bissau 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.