Sao Tome and Principe passport → Colombia

Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Colombia?

eVisa (apply online)

Sao Tomean passport holders need an eVisa for Colombia. You apply and pay online before you travel.

Apply on the official site: cancilleria.gov.co

What this means for your trip

Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.

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Colombia at a glance

Capital: Bogotá
Currency: Colombian peso (COP)
Languages: Spanish
Calling code: +57
Region: South America

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Colombia for other passports

Sao Tome and PrincipeeVisa
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippinesVisa-free90 days

Nearby in South America for Sao Tomean passport holders

EcuadorVisa-free90 days
BoliviaVisa on arrival90 days
SurinameeVisa
ArgentinaVisa required
BrazilVisa required
ChileVisa required
GuyanaVisa required
ParaguayVisa required

Common questions

Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Colombia?

Sao Tomean passport holders need an eVisa for Colombia. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can Sao Tomean citizens stay in Colombia?

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 Colombia?

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.