São Tomé and Príncipe
Rwanda
Rwanda visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe for Rwanda, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Rwandan citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
RwandaSão Tomé and Príncipe Visa-free, 15 days São Tomé and Príncipe visa for citizens of Rwanda
Travel advice for Rwanda
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- 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.
For a trip from São Tomé and Príncipe to Rwanda, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Rwanda at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 3 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Rwanda (updated 4 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Rwanda (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Rwanda
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in Rwanda for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Rwanda.
Rwandan citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
Rwandan citizens do not need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe: stays of up to 15 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between São Tomé and Príncipe and Rwanda.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Rwanda?
No visa is needed by citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe for Rwanda, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe stay in Rwanda?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Rwanda for up to 90 days.
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
Rwandan citizens do not need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe: stays of up to 15 days are visa-free.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Rwanda visa-free?
Yes, citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can enter Rwanda without a visa and stay for up to 90 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.