São Tomé and Príncipe
Afghanistan
Afghanistan visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Afghanistan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Afghanistan visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- One month
- Fee
- US$80
All visa types for Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s tourist visa costs US$80 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: One month.
Where citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply for a visa for Afghanistan
Afghanistan has no embassy or consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 4,234 km
- 4,438 km
- Embassy of Afghanistan in Athens4,537 km
Γιασεμιών 7, Athens
Measured from São Tomé, Afghan embassies and consulates are closest in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (4,234 km), Sanaa, Yemen (4,438 km) and Athens, Greece (4,537 km). Afghanistan sets which of its missions takes applications from São Tomé and Príncipe; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Afghan citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
AfghanistanSão Tomé and Príncipe e-Visa São Tomé and Príncipe visa for citizens of Afghanistan
Travel advice for Afghanistan
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from São Tomé and Príncipe to Afghanistan, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Afghanistan at Level 4, do not travel (updated 19 February 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Afghanistan (updated 30 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Afghanistan (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Afghanistan
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in Afghanistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply
Afghanistan has no embassy or career consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe. Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply through a mission of Afghanistan accredited to São Tomé and Príncipe from abroad; the official visa portal of Afghanistan names the right place.
Afghanistan’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Turkmenistan, China, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan require citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.
Afghan citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
Afghan citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Afghanistan?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Afghanistan in São Tomé and Príncipe?
No. Afghanistan has no embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe. The nearest Afghan consulate general is in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 4,234 km from São Tomé.
How much does the Afghanistan tourist visa cost?
Afghanistan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$80 for the tourist visa.
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
Afghan citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Afghanistan visa-free?
No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Afghanistan obtained in advance.
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.