São Tomé and Príncipe
Canada
Canada visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
For the tourist visa, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Where citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply for a visa for Canada
Canada 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.
- High Commission of Canada in Abuja972 km
Palm Close 13010G, Abuja
- 526 km
- High Commission of Canada in Lagos771 km
Anifowoshe Street 4, Lagos
- Embassy of Canada in Cotonou823 km
360 Rue, Boulevard de la Marina, DIBOUSSE building, Ground floor, South-East side, Cotonou
Canada looks after São Tomé and Príncipe from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Abuja, Nigeria (972 km from São Tomé) as the responsible post. Other nearest Canadian missions to São Tomé are in Douala, Cameroon (526 km), Lagos, Nigeria (771 km) and Cotonou, Benin (823 km). Canada 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.
Canadian citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
CanadaSão Tomé and Príncipe Visa-free, 15 days São Tomé and Príncipe visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- 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 Canada, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (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 Canada
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in Canada 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
Canada has no embassy or career consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe. Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply through a mission of Canada accredited to São Tomé and Príncipe from abroad; the official visa portal of Canada names the right place.
Canada’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
The United States requires citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
Canadian citizens can visit São Tomé and Príncipe without a visa for up to 15 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Canada?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Canada in São Tomé and Príncipe?
No. Canada has no embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Abuja, Nigeria for São Tomé and Príncipe.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
Canadian citizens can visit São Tomé and Príncipe without a visa for up to 15 days.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Canada visa-free?
No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Canada 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.