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Brazil visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe

Entry requirement

Visa required

Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Brazil, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at saotome.itamaraty.gov.br

Which Brazil visa?

Visit visa (VIVIS) and visa-free visits

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days; extendable to a maximum of 180 days in a year

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All visa types for Brazil

Brazil’s official site for the tourist visa is gov.br. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; extendable to a maximum of 180 days in a year.

Brazilian missions in São Tomé and Príncipe

Brazil has 1 mission in São Tomé and Príncipe, with its embassy in São Tomé.

Brazilian citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe

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Travel advice for Brazil

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
  • 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.

For a trip from São Tomé and Príncipe to Brazil, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Brazil at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 30 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Brazil (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Brazil (updated 5 November 2026).

Good to know

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

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

In São Tomé and Príncipe, applications go to the Brazilian embassy in São Tomé, or to a visa centre acting for Brazil; fees, documents and processing times are published by Brazil.

Brazil’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe

Peru, Uruguay, Paraguay, Venezuela and Argentina require citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.

Brazilian citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe

São Tomé and Príncipe admits Brazilian citizens without a visa.

Frequently asked questions

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

Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Brazil, obtained before travel.

Where is the Brazilian embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe?

The Brazilian embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe is in São Tomé.

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

São Tomé and Príncipe admits Brazilian citizens without a visa.

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

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