São Tomé and Príncipe
Costa Rica
Costa Rica visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe do not need a visa for Costa Rica: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Costa Rican citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
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Travel advice for Costa Rica
- 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.
For a trip from São Tomé and Príncipe to Costa Rica, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Costa Rica at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 1 April 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Costa Rica (updated 19 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Costa Rica (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Costa Rica
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in Costa Rica for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Costa Rica.
Costa Rica’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Panama and Nicaragua admit citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe visa-free.
Costa Rican citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
Costa Rican citizens need an e-Visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Costa Rica?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe do not need a visa for Costa Rica: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
How long can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe stay in Costa Rica?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Costa Rica for up to 30 days.
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
Costa Rican citizens need an e-Visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, applied for online before travel.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Costa Rica visa-free?
Yes, citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can enter Costa Rica without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.
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.