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Cyprus visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe

Visa required

Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe must obtain a visa before travelling to Cyprus.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Cyprus visa?

Short-stay visa (Category C)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Fee
€90
Processing time
Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if further checks or documents are needed.

All visa types for Cyprus

Cyprus’ tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Cyprus states it: Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if further checks or documents are needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Where citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply for a visa for Cyprus

Cyprus 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.

The nearest Cypriot missions to São Tomé are in Pretoria, South Africa (3,710 km from São Tomé), Cairo, Egypt (4,200 km) and Athens, Greece (4,532 km). Cyprus 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.

Cypriot citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe

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Travel advice for Cyprus

  • 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.

For a trip from São Tomé and Príncipe to Cyprus, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Cyprus at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 31 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Cyprus (updated 14 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Cyprus (updated 15 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

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

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

Cyprus has no embassy or career consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe. Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply through a mission of Cyprus accredited to São Tomé and Príncipe from abroad; the official visa portal of Cyprus names the right place.

Cypriot citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe

No visa is needed by Cypriot citizens for São Tomé and Príncipe, for stays of up to 15 days.

Frequently asked questions

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

Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe must obtain a visa before travelling to Cyprus.

Is there an embassy of Cyprus in São Tomé and Príncipe?

No. Cyprus has no embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe. The nearest Cypriot embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 3,710 km from São Tomé.

How much does the Cyprus tourist visa cost?

Cyprus’ official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if further checks or documents are needed.

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

No visa is needed by Cypriot citizens for São Tomé and Príncipe, for stays of up to 15 days.

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

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