São Tomé and Príncipe
South Africa
South Africa visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- 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
South African citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
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Travel advice for South Africa
- 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.
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe planning a trip to South Africa can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in South Africa
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in South Africa for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Africa.
South Africa’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Eswatini and Lesotho require citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.
South African citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
South African 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 South Africa?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe stay in South Africa?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in South Africa for up to 90 days.
Do South African citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
South African citizens need an e-Visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, applied for online before travel.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter South Africa visa-free?
Yes, citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can enter South Africa 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.