Afghanistan passport → Sao Tome and Principe

Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Sao Tome and Principe?

Visa required in advance

Afghan passport holders need a visa for Sao Tome and Principe, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Sao Tome and Principe at a glance

Capital: São Tomé
Currency: São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN)
Languages: Portuguese
Calling code: +239
Region: Middle Africa

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Sao Tome and Principe for other passports

AfghanistanVisa required
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa-free15 days
United KingdomVisa-free15 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free15 days
ChinaVisa on arrival15 days
SingaporeeVisa
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa

Nearby in Middle Africa for Afghan passport holders

AngolaeVisa
CamerooneVisa
ChadeVisa
DR CongoeVisa7 days
Equatorial GuineaeVisa
GaboneVisa90 days
Central African RepublicVisa required
CongoVisa required

Common questions

Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Sao Tome and Principe?

Afghan passport holders need a visa for Sao Tome and Principe, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Afghan citizens stay in Sao Tome and Principe?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Afghan citizens get a visa on arrival in Sao Tome and Principe?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Afghan citizens visit without a visa?

23 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Afghanistan passport ranks #94 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.