Sao Tome and Principe passport → China

Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for China?

Visa required in advance

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

Apply on the official site: cs.mfa.gov.cn

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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China at a glance

Capital: Beijing
Currency: Chinese yuan (CNY)
Languages: Chinese
Calling code: +86
Region: Eastern Asia

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China for other passports

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

Nearby in Eastern Asia for Sao Tomean passport holders

Hong KongVisa-free14 days
MacaoVisa on arrival30 days
MongoliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
North KoreaVisa required
South KoreaVisa required
TaiwanVisa required

Common questions

Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for China?

Sao Tomean passport holders need a visa for China, 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 China?

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 China?

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.