Sao Tome and Principe passport → Barbados

Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Barbados?

Visa required in advance

Sao Tomean passport holders need a visa for Barbados, 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 visa-free (90 days).

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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Barbados at a glance

Capital: Bridgetown
Currency: Barbadian dollar (BBD)
Languages: English
Calling code: +1246
Region: Caribbean

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Barbados for other passports

Sao Tome and PrincipeVisa required
IndiaVisa-free90 days
United StatesVisa-free180 days
United KingdomVisa-free180 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free180 days
PakistanVisa-free90 days
BangladeshVisa-free180 days
Sri LankaVisa-free180 days
NepalVisa-free90 days
NigeriaVisa-free180 days
PhilippinesVisa-free90 days

Nearby in Caribbean for Sao Tomean passport holders

BahamasVisa-free90 days
DominicaVisa-free21 days
HaitiVisa-free90 days
Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesVisa-free30 days
Saint LuciaVisa on arrival42 days
Antigua and BarbudaeVisa
CubaeVisa90 days
Saint Kitts and NeviseVisa

Common questions

Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Barbados?

Sao Tomean passport holders need a visa for Barbados, 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 Sao Tomean citizens stay in Barbados?

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

Can Sao Tomean citizens get a visa on arrival in Barbados?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Sao Tomean citizens visit without a visa?

55 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Sao Tome and Principe passport ranks #72 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.