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Philippines visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 30 days

Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can visit the Philippines without a visa for up to 30 days.

Maximum stay
30 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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Filipino citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe

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Travel advice for the Philippines

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)

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 Philippines, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the Philippines at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 31 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of the Philippines (updated 15 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of the Philippines (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in the Philippines

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

Filipino citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe

Filipino 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 the Philippines?

Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can visit the Philippines without a visa for up to 30 days.

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

Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in the Philippines for up to 30 days.

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

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

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

Yes, citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can enter the Philippines without a visa and stay for up to 30 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.