Egypt visa requirements for São Tomé & Príncipe citizens
Updated 2026-07-07 · verified against the Passport Index dataset
Entry details
Holders of a São Tomé & Príncipe passport get a visa on arrival — no embassy visit needed when visiting Egypt. The São Tomé & Príncipe passport currently ranks #142 of 199 worldwide, with 61 destinations reachable visa-free or via visa on arrival / eTA.
Egypt is middling in how freely it admits visitors, admitting 123 of the world's 198 other passports without a prior visa; its own passport ranks #162 with 52 open destinations. As fellow Africa countries, their rules are frequently tied to regional arrangements. The relationship isn't symmetric: São Tomé & Príncipe travellers get easier access here than Egypt citizens get in return (e-visa required).
In the opposite direction, Egypt citizens travelling to São Tomé & Príncipe face: e-visa required.
Before you fly
Official Egypt e-Visa portal · fee: $25. Applying directly through the government portal is always the cheapest option.
Apply on the official portal →