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São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe visa for Rwandan citizens
Entry requirement
Rwandan citizens can visit São Tomé and Príncipe without a visa for up to 15 days.
- 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 Rwanda
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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.
Rwandan 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).
Good to know
How long Rwandan citizens can stay in São Tomé and Príncipe
Rwandan 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 Rwanda
No visa is needed by citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe for Rwanda, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Rwanda and São Tomé and Príncipe.
Frequently asked questions
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
Rwandan citizens can visit São Tomé and Príncipe without a visa for up to 15 days.
How long can Rwandan citizens stay in São Tomé and Príncipe?
Rwandan citizens can stay in São Tomé and Príncipe for up to 15 days.
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Rwanda?
No visa is needed by citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe for Rwanda, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Rwandan citizens enter São Tomé and Príncipe visa-free?
Yes, Rwandan 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.