Italy
São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe visa for Italian citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Italian citizens for São Tomé and Príncipe, for stays of up to 15 days.
- Maximum stay
- 15 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at consolatosaotome.it
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe travelling to Italy
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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.
Italian 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 Italian citizens can stay in São Tomé and Príncipe
Italian 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.
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe travelling to Italy
Italy requires citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Italian citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
No visa is needed by Italian citizens for São Tomé and Príncipe, for stays of up to 15 days.
How long can Italian citizens stay in São Tomé and Príncipe?
Italian citizens can stay in São Tomé and Príncipe for up to 15 days.
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Italy?
Italy requires citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Italian citizens enter São Tomé and Príncipe visa-free?
Yes, Italian citizens 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.