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Iran visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe

Entry requirement

Visa on arrival up to 30 days

Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe receive their visa for Iran at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Maximum stay
30 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Iran visa?

Visa on arrival at Iranian international airports

Key facts

Maximum stay
As printed on the visa issued at the airport
Processing time
Apply online at least 2 days before travel; the visa is printed at the airport counter

Apply on Iran MFA e-visa (evisatraveller.mfa.ir)

All visa types for Iran

Iran’s official site for the visa on arrival is evisatraveller.mfa.ir. Processing time, as Iran states it: Apply online at least 2 days before travel; the visa is printed at the airport counter. Longest stay on the visa on arrival: As printed on the visa issued at the airport.

Iranian citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe

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Travel advice for Iran

  • US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
  • German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)

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 Iran, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Iran at Level 4, do not travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Iran (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Iran (updated 29 October 2026).

Good to know

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

Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in Iran for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Iran.

How citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply

Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe receive the visa for Iran 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.

Iran’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe

Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkey require citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.

Iranian citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe

Iranian citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

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

Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe receive their visa for Iran at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

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

Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Iran for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.

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

Iranian citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

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

No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa on arrival in Iran.

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.