São Tomé and Príncipe
South Korea
South Korea visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
South Korea requires a visa from citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- South Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which South Korea visa?
C-3 short-term visit visa (C-3-9 ordinary tourist, C-3-1 general)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days
- Fee
- US$40
- Processing time
- Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel
All visa types for South Korea
For the tourist visa, South Korea’s official sources give a standard fee of US$40, and applications are made on visa.go.kr. Processing time, as South Korea states it: Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days.
Where to apply in São Tomé and Príncipe
South Korea has no embassy or consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
South Korean citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
South KoreaSão Tomé and Príncipe Visa-free, 15 days São Tomé and Príncipe visa for citizens of South Korea
Travel advice for South Korea
- 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.
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe planning a trip to South Korea can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates South Korea at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 27 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Korea (updated 14 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Korea (updated 4 November 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in South Korea
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in South Korea 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
The e-Visa for South Korea is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe carry the approval when they travel.
South Korea’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
North Korea requires citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.
South Korean citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe: stays of up to 15 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for South Korea?
South Korea requires a visa from citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe, available online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of South Korea in São Tomé and Príncipe?
No. South Korea has no embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe.
How much does the South Korea tourist visa cost?
South Korea’s official sources give a standard fee of US$40 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
South Korean 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 South Korea visa-free?
No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need an e-Visa for South Korea.
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.