Timor-Leste
São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe visa for citizens of Timor-Leste
Entry requirement
Citizens of Timor-Leste do not need a visa to travel to São Tomé and Príncipe.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe travelling to Timor-Leste
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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.
Citizens of Timor-Leste planning a trip to São Tomé and Príncipe can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 citizens of Timor-Leste can stay in São Tomé and Príncipe
No maximum stay in São Tomé and Príncipe is given in the data for citizens of Timor-Leste; the border officer sets it on entry.
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe travelling to Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste 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 citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
Citizens of Timor-Leste do not need a visa to travel to São Tomé and Príncipe.
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Timor-Leste?
Timor-Leste 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 citizens of Timor-Leste enter São Tomé and Príncipe visa-free?
Yes, citizens of Timor-Leste can enter São Tomé and Príncipe without a visa.
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.