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Belarus visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe

Visa required

Belarus requires citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Belarus visa?

Visa-free stay and short-term (C) visa for tourism and private visits

Key facts

Maximum stay
Visa-free: the period set for your nationality (often 30 days); C visas are valid for up to 90 days; tourist visas up to 30 days.
Fee
€60
Processing time
5 working days; 2 working days with urgent processing.

Apply on MFA of Belarus: visa information

All visa types for Belarus

Belarus’ tourist visa costs €60 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is mfa.gov.by. Processing time, as Belarus states it: 5 working days; 2 working days with urgent processing. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Visa-free: the period set for your nationality (often 30 days); C visas are valid for up to 90 days; tourist visas up to 30 days.

Where citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply for a visa for Belarus

Belarus 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.

The nearest Belarusian missions to São Tomé are in Abuja, Nigeria (970 km from São Tomé), Pretoria, South Africa (3,711 km) and Madrid, Spain (4,586 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of São Tomé and Príncipe is decided by Belarus, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Belarusian citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe

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Travel advice for Belarus

  • 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.

Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe planning a trip to Belarus can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Belarus at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Belarus (updated 10 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Belarus (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Belarus

How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in Belarus 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

Belarus has no embassy or career consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe. Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply through a mission of Belarus accredited to São Tomé and Príncipe from abroad; the official visa portal of Belarus names the right place.

Belarus’ neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe

Poland, Lithuania, Ukraine, Russia and Latvia require citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.

Belarusian citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe

São Tomé and Príncipe requires a visa from Belarusian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Belarus?

Belarus requires citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Belarus in São Tomé and Príncipe?

No. Belarus has no embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe. The nearest Belarusian embassy is in Abuja, Nigeria, 970 km from São Tomé.

How much does the Belarus tourist visa cost?

Belarus’ official sources give a standard fee of €60 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 5 working days; 2 working days with urgent processing.

Do Belarusian citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?

São Tomé and Príncipe requires a visa from Belarusian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Belarus visa-free?

No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Belarus 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.