Access
Visa free
FStay 15 days
Policy · São Tomé and PríncipePassport Atlas
Bulgaria passport to São Tomé and Príncipe
Yes — Bulgaria passport holders can visit São Tomé and Príncipe without a visa for up to 15 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa required
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Key facts
- São Tomé and Príncipe lets 58 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Bulgaria is one of them.
- Bulgaria passports get “Visa free” at 119 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, São Tomé and Príncipe passports get “Visa required” in Bulgaria.
Nearby passports travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
Open to Bulgaria passports near São Tomé and Príncipe
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Connection likely
BulgariaSão Tomé and Príncipe- Typical duration
- 6.6 hours
- From
- SOF · BOJ · VAR
- To
- TMS · PCP
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Bulgaria
Country profile
Capital
Sofia
Population
6.4 million
Area
110,910 km²
Currency
Euro EUR
Languages
Bulgarian
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
299,100 · 2024
Migrant share
4.4%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Bulgarian78.5%
- unspecified9.4%
- Turkish7.8%
- Roma4.1%
- other1.2%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
São Tomé and Príncipe
Country profile
Capital
São Tomé
Population
209,607
Area
1,001 km²
Currency
São Tomé and Príncipe dobra STN
Languages
Portuguese
Time zone
UTC+00:00
Foreign-born
1,955 · 2024
Migrant share
0.8%
Ethnic groups
This country does not publish a comparable ethnic breakdown.
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type C
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+239
Airports
TMS · PCP
Highlights
- Roça Agostinho Neto
- Obô
- Praia das Sete Ondas
Bulgaria · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Bulgaria passport need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 15 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 15 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
São Tomé and Príncipe typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a São Tomé and Príncipe mission.
What about a São Tomé and Príncipe passport entering Bulgaria?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.