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Sao Tome and Principe
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Sao Tome and Principe

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·12 visa pathways

Visa Pathways to Sao Tome and Principe

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Business Visa (Visto de Negócios)
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Business Visa (Visto de Negócios)

Short-term visa for commercial activities including meetings, negotiations, and conferences, valid for up to 30 days with single or multiple entry.

Validity1 month
Processing3-7 days
Cost1470 STD
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CBI — Citizenship by Investment (Cidadania por Investimento)
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CBI — Citizenship by Investment (Cidadania por Investimento)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Direct citizenship program under Decree Law No. 07/2025 requiring a minimum US $90,000 contribution to the National Transformation Fund, with processing in approximately 60–90 days.

ValidityIndefinite
Processing2-3 months
Cost90000 USD
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Diplomatic, Official & Courtesy Visa (Visto Diplomático, Oficial e de Cortesia)
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Diplomatic, Official & Courtesy Visa (Visto Diplomático, Oficial e de Cortesia)

Visa issued to diplomats, government officials, and individuals on courtesy status for official duties, valid for 30 days with 1–2 entries.

Validity1 month
Processing1-14 days
Cost2200 STD
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Electronic Visa (eVisaST)
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Electronic Visa (eVisaST)

Validity1 month
Processing7 days
CostFree
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Family Reunification Visa (Visto de Residência para Reagrupamento Familiar)
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Family Reunification Visa (Visto de Residência para Reagrupamento Familiar)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence visa enabling spouses, children, and immediate family members to join a foreign national with legal residence in São Tomé and Príncipe.

ValidityLinked to the residence permit of the principal applicant
Processing15-30 days
CostFree
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Residence Visa (Long-Stay)
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Residence Visa (Long-Stay)

Validity1 year (renewable)
Processing15-30 days
CostFree
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Residence Visa for Independent Professional Activity (Visto de Residência para Atividade Profissional Independente)
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Residence Visa for Independent Professional Activity (Visto de Residência para Atividade Profissional Independente)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence visa for self-employed foreigners who can demonstrate foreign investment or sufficient funds to establish an independent professional activity.

ValidityIndefinite
Processing1-3 months
Cost1470 STD
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Residence Visa for Research & Highly Qualified Activity (Visto de Residência para Investigação ou Atividade Altamente Qualificada)
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Residence Visa for Research & Highly Qualified Activity (Visto de Residência para Investigação ou Atividade Altamente Qualificada)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence visa for researchers affiliated with recognized institutions or professionals holding highly qualified positions with a formal job offer.

ValidityIndefinite
Processing1-3 months
Cost1470 STD
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Temporary Visa (Visto Temporário)
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Temporary Visa (Visto Temporário)

Visa for tourism, cultural visits, and non-commercial activities, valid for up to 180 days with a maximum uninterrupted stay of three months.

Validity3 to 5 months
Processing3-7 days
Cost1470 STD
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Transit Visa (Visto de Trânsito)
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Transit Visa (Visto de Trânsito)

Short-stay visa for travellers passing through São Tomé and Príncipe en route to another destination, valid for up to 4 days with 1–2 entries.

Validity4 days
Processing3-7 days
Cost1000 STD
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Visa on Arrival
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Visa on Arrival

Validity15 days
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Visa-Free Entry (Short Stay)
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Visa-Free Entry (Short Stay)

Validity15 days
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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