São Tomé and Príncipe
Vietnam
Vietnam visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
Vietnam requires a visa from citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Vietnam visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Vietnam visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days, matching the validity printed on the e-visa
- Fee
- US$25
- Processing time
- About three working days according to the portal
Apply on Vietnam National e-Visa portal (Immigration Department)
Vietnam’s e-Visa costs US$25 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is evisa.gov.vn. Processing time, as Vietnam states it: About three working days according to the portal. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Up to 90 days, matching the validity printed on the e-visa.
Where to apply in São Tomé and Príncipe
Vietnam 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.
Vietnamese citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
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Travel advice for Vietnam
- 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.
Before travelling from São Tomé and Príncipe to Vietnam, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Vietnam at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 23 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Vietnam (updated 21 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Vietnam (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 Vietnam
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in Vietnam for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Vietnam.
How citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply
The e-Visa for Vietnam is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe carry the approval when they travel.
Vietnam’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
China requires citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.
Vietnamese citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
Vietnamese citizens need an e-Visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, applied for online before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between São Tomé and Príncipe and Vietnam.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Vietnam?
Vietnam requires a visa from citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
How long can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe stay in Vietnam?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Vietnam for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Vietnam in São Tomé and Príncipe?
No. Vietnam has no embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe.
How much does the Vietnam e-Visa cost?
Vietnam’s official sources give a standard fee of US$25 for the e-Visa. Processing time: About three working days according to the portal.
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
Vietnamese citizens need an e-Visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, applied for online before travel.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Vietnam visa-free?
No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need an e-Visa for Vietnam.
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.