São Tomé and Príncipe
Mexico
Mexico visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Mexico, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Mexico visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Mexico visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 180 days, as authorised by the INM at entry
- Fee
- US$56
- Processing time
- Response within 10 working days
For the tourist visa, Mexico’s official sources give a standard fee of US$56, and applications are made on gob.mx. Processing time, as Mexico states it: Response within 10 working days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 180 days, as authorised by the INM at entry.
Where citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply for a visa for Mexico
Mexico 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.
- Embassy of Mexico in Accra966 km
Sir Arku Korsah Road 25, Accra
- Embassy of Mexico in Abuja975 km
Usuma Street 39, Abuja
- Embassy of Mexico in Nairobi3,344 km
Kibagare Way 60, NAIROBI
Measured from São Tomé, Mexican embassies and consulates are closest in Accra, Ghana (966 km), Abuja, Nigeria (975 km) and Nairobi, Kenya (3,344 km). Mexico 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.
Mexican citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
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Travel advice for Mexico
- 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 Mexico, it helps to know the official travel advice: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Mexico (updated 20 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Mexico (updated 19 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Mexico
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in Mexico 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
Mexico has no embassy or career consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe. Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply through a mission of Mexico accredited to São Tomé and Príncipe from abroad; the official visa portal of Mexico names the right place.
Mexico’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Guatemala admits citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe visa-free. The United States and Belize require citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.
Mexican citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
Mexican 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 Mexico?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Mexico, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Mexico in São Tomé and Príncipe?
No. Mexico has no embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe. The nearest Mexican embassy is in Accra, Ghana, 966 km from São Tomé.
How much does the Mexico tourist visa cost?
Mexico’s official sources give a standard fee of US$56 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Response within 10 working days.
Do Mexican citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
Mexican 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 Mexico visa-free?
No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Mexico 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.