São Tomé and Príncipe
China
China visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
China requires citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- China visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at st.china-embassy.gov.cn
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Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
- Processing time
- Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply
China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).
Chinese missions in São Tomé and Príncipe
China has 1 mission in São Tomé and Príncipe, with its embassy in São Tomé.
Chinese citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
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Travel advice for China
- 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 China, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in China
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in China 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 Chinese embassy in São Tomé, or to a visa centre acting for China; fees, documents and processing times are published by China.
China’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Myanmar, North Korea, Russia and India require citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe issues Chinese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 15 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for China?
China requires citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Chinese embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe?
The Chinese embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe is in São Tomé.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
São Tomé and Príncipe issues Chinese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 15 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter China visa-free?
No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for China 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.