Sao Tome and Principe passport → Vanuatu

Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Vanuatu?

Visa required in advance

Sao Tomean passport holders need a visa for Vanuatu, 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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Vanuatu at a glance

Capital: Port Vila
Currency: Vanuatu vatu (VUV)
Languages: Bislama, English, French
Calling code: +678
Region: Melanesia

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Vanuatu for other passports

Sao Tome and PrincipeVisa required
IndiaVisa-free120 days
United StatesVisa-free30 days
United KingdomVisa-free120 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free120 days
PakistanVisa-free120 days
BangladeshVisa-free30 days
Sri LankaVisa-free120 days
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa-free30 days
PhilippinesVisa-free120 days

Nearby in Melanesia for Sao Tomean passport holders

FijieVisa
Papua New GuineaeVisa
Solomon IslandsVisa required

Common questions

Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Vanuatu?

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

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 Vanuatu?

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.