Lesotho
São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe visa for citizens of Lesotho
Entry requirement
Citizens of Lesotho need an e-Visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, applied for online before travel.
- 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
For the e-Visa, São Tomé and Príncipe’s official sources give a standard fee of STD 490,000, and applications are made on 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 Lesotho
São Tomé and Príncipe has no embassy or consulate in Lesotho 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 Lesotho
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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.
Citizens of Lesotho 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 citizens of Lesotho can stay in São Tomé and Príncipe
How long citizens of Lesotho 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 Lesotho apply
The e-Visa for São Tomé and Príncipe is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of Lesotho carry the approval when they travel.
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe travelling to Lesotho
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Lesotho, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
Citizens of Lesotho need an e-Visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, applied for online before travel.
Is there an embassy of São Tomé and Príncipe in Lesotho?
No. São Tomé and Príncipe has no embassy in Lesotho.
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 Lesotho?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Lesotho, obtained before travel.
Can citizens of Lesotho enter São Tomé and Príncipe visa-free?
No; citizens of Lesotho 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.