Kenya visa requirements for São Tomé & Príncipe citizens
Updated 2026-07-07 · verified against the Passport Index dataset
Entry details
On a São Tomé & Príncipe passport, you need an electronic travel authorization (eTA), not a visa for Kenya. The São Tomé & Príncipe passport currently ranks #142 of 199 worldwide, with 61 destinations reachable visa-free or via visa on arrival / eTA.
Kenya is among the easier countries to enter, admitting 198 of the world's 198 other passports without a prior visa; its own passport ranks #127 with 70 open destinations. Both sit in Africa, where regional agreements often shape entry rules. Notably you have the advantage — the reverse trip is harder, with Kenya citizens facing e-visa required to enter São Tomé & Príncipe.
In the opposite direction, Kenya citizens travelling to São Tomé & Príncipe face: e-visa required.
How to get the eTA
Official Kenya eTA portal · fee: $32. Applying directly through the government portal is always the cheapest option.
Apply on the official portal →