São Tomé and Príncipe
Bahamas
Bahamas visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe do not need a visa for the Bahamas: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Bahamian citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
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Travel advice for the Bahamas
- 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.
Before travelling from São Tomé and Príncipe to the Bahamas, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the Bahamas at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 27 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Bahamas (updated 28 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Bahamas (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in the Bahamas
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in the Bahamas for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the Bahamas.
Bahamian citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
Bahamian 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 the Bahamas?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe do not need a visa for the Bahamas: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe stay in the Bahamas?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in the Bahamas for up to 90 days.
Do Bahamian citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
Bahamian 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 the Bahamas visa-free?
Yes, citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can enter the Bahamas without a visa and stay for up to 90 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.