São Tomé and Príncipe
Netherlands
Netherlands visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
The Netherlands requires citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Netherlands visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Netherlands visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
All visa types for the Netherlands
The Netherlands’ tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is consular.mfaservices.nl. Processing time, as the Netherlands states it: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Dutch missions in São Tomé and Príncipe
The Netherlands has 1 mission in São Tomé and Príncipe. Consulates: São Tomé.
Dutch citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
NetherlandsSão Tomé and Príncipe Visa-free, 15 days São Tomé and Príncipe visa for citizens of the Netherlands
Travel advice for the Netherlands
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Before travelling from São Tomé and Príncipe to the Netherlands, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the Netherlands at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Netherlands (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Netherlands (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 the Netherlands
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in the Netherlands 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
In São Tomé and Príncipe, applications go to the Netherlands’ consulate in São Tomé, or to a visa centre acting for the Netherlands; fees, documents and processing times are published by the Netherlands.
the Netherlands and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by the Netherlands lets citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Germany and Belgium require citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.
Dutch citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe admits Dutch citizens without a visa for stays of up to 15 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for the Netherlands?
The Netherlands requires citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to hold a visa issued in advance.
How much does the Netherlands tourist visa cost?
The Netherlands’ official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
São Tomé and Príncipe admits Dutch citizens without a visa for stays of up to 15 days.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter the Netherlands visa-free?
No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for the Netherlands 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.