Sierra Leone
São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe visa for Sierra Leonean citizens
Entry requirement
Sierra Leonean citizens need an e-Visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- São Tomé and Príncipe visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which São Tomé and Príncipe visa?
eVisaST entry authorisation (Autorização de Entrada)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- As stated on the authorisation, based on the dates you request
- Fee
- STD 490,000
- Processing time
- Reply within 7 working days (Decree-Law 11/2009, Art. 20(2))
All visa types for São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe’s e-Visa costs STD 490,000 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is smf.st. Processing time, as São Tomé and Príncipe states it: Reply within 7 working days (Decree-Law 11/2009, Art. 20(2)). Longest stay on the e-Visa: As stated on the authorisation, based on the dates you request.
Where to apply in Sierra Leone
São Tomé and Príncipe has no embassy or consulate in Sierra Leone on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe travelling to Sierra Leone
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Travel advice for São Tomé and Príncipe
- 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.
Before travelling from Sierra Leone to São Tomé and Príncipe, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates São Tomé and Príncipe at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 3 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to São Tomé and Príncipe (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for São Tomé and Príncipe (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Sierra Leonean citizens can stay in São Tomé and Príncipe
How long Sierra Leonean citizens may stay in São Tomé and Príncipe is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sierra Leonean citizens apply
The e-Visa for São Tomé and Príncipe is applied for online on its official government portal; Sierra Leonean citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe travelling to Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone issues citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
Sierra Leonean citizens need an e-Visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, applied for online before travel.
Is there an embassy of São Tomé and Príncipe in Sierra Leone?
No. São Tomé and Príncipe has no embassy in Sierra Leone.
How much does the São Tomé and Príncipe e-Visa cost?
São Tomé and Príncipe’s official sources give a standard fee of STD 490,000 for the e-Visa. Processing time: Reply within 7 working days (Decree-Law 11/2009, Art. 20(2)).
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone issues citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Sierra Leonean citizens enter São Tomé and Príncipe visa-free?
No; Sierra Leonean citizens need an e-Visa for São Tomé and Príncipe.
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.