São Tomé and Príncipe
Turkey
Turkey visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Turkey, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Turkey visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Turkey visa?
Sticker visa for tourism and business visits (Turkish mission)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
- Processing time
- Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry.
Processing time, as Turkey states it: Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
Where citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply for a visa for Turkey
Turkey 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.
- Embassy of Turkey in Libreville299 km
Rue de l'Union Européenne 306, 23802 Libreville
- 439 km
- Embassy of Turkey in Yaoundé663 km
Boulevard de l'U.R.S.S. 1782, Yaoundé
The nearest Turkish missions to São Tomé are in Libreville, Gabon (299 km from São Tomé), Malabo, Equatorial Guinea (439 km) and Yaoundé, Cameroon (663 km). Turkey sets which of its missions takes applications from São Tomé and Príncipe; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Turkish citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
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Travel advice for Turkey
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all 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.
Before travelling from São Tomé and Príncipe to Turkey, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Turkey at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Turkey (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Turkey (updated 6 November 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Turkey
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in Turkey 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
Turkey has no embassy or career consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe. Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply through a mission of Turkey accredited to São Tomé and Príncipe from abroad; the official visa portal of Turkey names the right place.
Turkey’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Greece, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Bulgaria require citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.
Turkish citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
No visa is needed by Turkish citizens for São Tomé and Príncipe, for stays of up to 15 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Turkey?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Turkey, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Turkey in São Tomé and Príncipe?
No. Turkey has no embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe. The nearest Turkish embassy is in Libreville, Gabon, 299 km from São Tomé.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
No visa is needed by Turkish citizens for São Tomé and Príncipe, for stays of up to 15 days.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Turkey visa-free?
No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Turkey 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.