São Tomé and PríncipeEcuador

Ecuador visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 90 days

Ecuador admits citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

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

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Ecuadorian citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe

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Travel advice for Ecuador

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential 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 Ecuador, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Ecuador at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Ecuador (updated 1 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Ecuador (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

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

Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in Ecuador for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ecuador.

Ecuador’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe

Peru requires citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.

Ecuadorian citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe

Ecuadorian 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 Ecuador?

Ecuador admits citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe stay in Ecuador?

Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Ecuador for up to 90 days.

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

Ecuadorian citizens need an e-Visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, applied for online before travel.

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

Yes, citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can enter Ecuador without a visa and stay for up to 90 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.