São Tomé and Príncipe
Bhutan
Bhutan visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Bhutan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Bhutan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Bhutan visa?
Tourist e-visa with Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days from the date of entry
- Fee
- US$40
- Processing time
- Reviewed within five working days of a complete application
Bhutan’s tourist visa costs US$40 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is immi.gov.bt. Processing time, as Bhutan states it: Reviewed within five working days of a complete application. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days from the date of entry.
Where to apply in São Tomé and Príncipe
Bhutan 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.
Bhutanese citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
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Travel advice for Bhutan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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 Bhutan, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Bhutan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 3 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Bhutan (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Bhutan (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Bhutan
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in Bhutan 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
The e-Visa for Bhutan is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe carry the approval when they travel.
Bhutan’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
China and India require citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.
Bhutanese citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
Bhutanese citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between São Tomé and Príncipe and Bhutan.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Bhutan?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Bhutan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Bhutan in São Tomé and Príncipe?
No. Bhutan has no embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe.
How much does the Bhutan tourist visa cost?
Bhutan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$40 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Reviewed within five working days of a complete application.
Do Bhutanese citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
Bhutanese 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 Bhutan visa-free?
No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need an e-Visa for Bhutan.
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.