Sao Tome and Principe passport → Italy
Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Italy?
Sao Tomean passport holders need a visa for Italy, 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: vistoperitalia.esteri.it
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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Italy at a glance
- Capital
- Rome
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- Italian
- Calling code
- +39
- Region
- Southern Europe
IT42.8°N · 12.8°EPhoto: FeaturedPics · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsItaly for other passports
- Sao Tome and PrincipeVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Southern Europe for Sao Tomean passport holders
KosovoVisa-free90 days
AlbaniaeVisa
AndorraVisa required
Bosnia and HerzegovinaVisa required
CroatiaVisa required
GreeceVisa required
MaltaVisa required
MontenegroVisa required
Common questions
Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Italy?
Sao Tomean passport holders need a visa for Italy, 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 Italy?
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 Italy?
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.