United Kingdom 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 a visa obtained in advance for United Kingdom. The São Tomé & Príncipe passport currently ranks #142 of 199 worldwide, with 61 destinations reachable visa-free or via visa on arrival / eTA.
United Kingdom is selective but not restrictive, admitting 89 of the world's 198 other passports without a prior visa; its own passport ranks #20 with 162 open destinations. The reverse direction is smoother: United Kingdom passport holders get visa-free for São Tomé & Príncipe.
In the opposite direction, United Kingdom citizens travelling to São Tomé & Príncipe face: visa-free for up to 15 days.
How to get the visa
Official UK ETA (GOV.UK) · fee: £16. Applying directly through the government portal is always the cheapest option.
Apply on the official portal →