Sierra Leone passport → Sao Tome and Principe

Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Sao Tome and Principe?

eVisa (apply online)

Sierra Leonean passport holders need an eVisa for Sao Tome and Principe. You apply and pay online before you travel.

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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Sao Tome and Principe at a glance

Capital: São Tomé
Currency: São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN)
Languages: Portuguese
Calling code: +239
Region: Middle Africa

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Sao Tome and Principe for other passports

Sierra LeoneeVisa
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa-free15 days
United KingdomVisa-free15 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free15 days
ChinaVisa on arrival15 days
SingaporeeVisa
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa

Nearby in Middle Africa for Sierra Leonean passport holders

CamerooneVisa
ChadeVisa
DR CongoeVisa7 days
Equatorial GuineaeVisa
GaboneVisa90 days
AngolaVisa required
Central African RepublicVisa required
CongoVisa required

Common questions

Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Sao Tome and Principe?

Sierra Leonean passport holders need an eVisa for Sao Tome and Principe. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can Sierra Leonean citizens stay in Sao Tome and Principe?

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

Can Sierra Leonean citizens get a visa on arrival in Sao Tome and Principe?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Sierra Leonean citizens visit without a visa?

59 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Sierra Leone passport ranks #69 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.