São Tomé and Príncipe
Djibouti
Djibouti visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
Djibouti issues citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Djiboutian citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
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Travel advice for Djibouti
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all 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.
Before travelling from São Tomé and Príncipe to Djibouti, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Djibouti at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 5 March 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Djibouti (updated 27 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Djibouti (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Djibouti
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in Djibouti for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Djibouti.
How citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe receive the visa for Djibouti at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Djibouti’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Eritrea requires citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.
Djiboutian citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe requires a visa from Djiboutian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Djibouti?
Djibouti issues citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe stay in Djibouti?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Djibouti for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Djiboutian citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
São Tomé and Príncipe requires a visa from Djiboutian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Djibouti visa-free?
No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa on arrival in Djibouti.
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.