São Tomé and Príncipe
Portugal
Portugal visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe must obtain a visa before travelling to Portugal.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Portugal visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at saotome.embaixadaportugal.mne.gov.pt
Which Portugal visa?
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Decision within 15 calendar days of an admissible application, extendable to 45 days
Apply on E-VISA – Portuguese MFA appointment and application portal
Portugal’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is pedidodevistos.mne.gov.pt. Processing time, as Portugal states it: Decision within 15 calendar days of an admissible application, extendable to 45 days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Portuguese missions in São Tomé and Príncipe
- Embassy of Portugal in São Tomé
Avenida Marginal 12 Julho, São Tomé
Portugal has 1 mission in São Tomé and Príncipe, with its embassy in São Tomé.
Portugal: visa decisions in São Tomé and Príncipe
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9,582 | 9,242 | 340 | 3.5% | 7.1% |
| 2024 | 10,337 | 9,532 | 89 | 0.9% | 6.6% |
| 2025 | 8,822 | 8,485 | 337 | 3.8% | 10.3% |
In 2025, Portugal’s embassy and consulates in São Tomé and Príncipe (São Tomé) received 8,822 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 8,485. The refusal rate was 3.8%. The refusal rate rose by 2.9 points from 0.9% in 2024. Applications fell by 15% compared with 2024 (10,337).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 3.8% of the applications lodged in São Tomé and Príncipe that year. Portugal’s consulates worldwide refused 23.3%.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in São Tomé and Príncipe, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Portuguese citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
PortugalSão Tomé and Príncipe Visa-free, 15 days São Tomé and Príncipe visa for citizens of Portugal
Travel advice for Portugal
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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 Portugal, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Portugal at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 22 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Portugal (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Portugal (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Portugal
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in Portugal 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 Portuguese embassy in São Tomé, or to a visa centre acting for Portugal; fees, documents and processing times are published by Portugal.
Portugal and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Portugal lets citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe travel in all Schengen states; apply to Portugal when it is the main destination of the trip.
Portugal’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Spain requires citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.
Portuguese citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe admits Portuguese 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 Portugal?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe must obtain a visa before travelling to Portugal.
Where is the Portuguese embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe?
The Portuguese embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe is in São Tomé.
How much does the Portugal tourist visa cost?
Portugal’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decision within 15 calendar days of an admissible application, extendable to 45 days.
Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
São Tomé and Príncipe admits Portuguese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 15 days.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Portugal visa-free?
No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Portugal 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.