Holy See
São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe visa for citizens of the Holy See
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Holy See do not need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe: stays of up to 15 days are visa-free.
- 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 the Holy See
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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 the Holy See 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 Holy See can stay in São Tomé and Príncipe
Citizens of the Holy See may stay in São Tomé and Príncipe for up to 15 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to São Tomé and Príncipe.
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe travelling to the Holy See
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe must obtain a visa before travelling to the Holy See.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Holy See need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
Citizens of the Holy See do not need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe: stays of up to 15 days are visa-free.
How long can citizens of the Holy See stay in São Tomé and Príncipe?
Citizens of the Holy See can stay in São Tomé and Príncipe for up to 15 days.
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for the Holy See?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe must obtain a visa before travelling to the Holy See.
Can citizens of the Holy See enter São Tomé and Príncipe visa-free?
Yes, citizens of the Holy See can enter São Tomé and Príncipe without a visa and stay for up to 15 days.
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.