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Taiwan visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe

Visa required

Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe must obtain a visa before travelling to Taiwan.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Taiwan visa?

Visitor Visa for Tourism Purpose

Key facts

Maximum stay
14, 30, 60 or 90 days per entry as stated on the visa; 60- and 90-day visas without a "no extension" remark can be extended at the NIA up to six months in total
Fee
US$50

Apply on BOCA online visa application form (General Visa Application)

All visa types for Taiwan

For the tourist visa, Taiwan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50, and applications are made on visawebapp.boca.gov.tw. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 14, 30, 60 or 90 days per entry as stated on the visa; 60- and 90-day visas without a "no extension" remark can be extended at the NIA up to six months in total.

Taiwanese missions in São Tomé and Príncipe

Taiwan has 1 mission in São Tomé and Príncipe, with its embassy in São Tomé.

Taiwanese citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe

TaiwanSão Tomé and Príncipe e-Visa São Tomé and Príncipe visa for citizens of Taiwan

Travel advice for Taiwan

  • 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.

For a trip from São Tomé and Príncipe to Taiwan, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Taiwan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 24 November 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Taiwan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Taiwan (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Taiwan

How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in Taiwan 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 Taiwanese embassy in São Tomé, or to a visa centre acting for Taiwan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Taiwan.

Taiwanese citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe

Taiwanese 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 Taiwan?

Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe must obtain a visa before travelling to Taiwan.

Where is the Taiwanese embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe?

The Taiwanese embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe is in São Tomé.

How much does the Taiwan tourist visa cost?

Taiwan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50 for the tourist visa.

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

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

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

No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Taiwan 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.