Access
Visa free
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Cabo Verde passport to São Tomé and Príncipe
Yes — Cabo Verde passport holders can visit São Tomé and Príncipe without a visa.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
On arrival
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Key facts
- São Tomé and Príncipe lets 58 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Cabo Verde is one of them.
- Cabo Verde passports get “Visa free” at 39 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: São Tomé and Príncipe passports also enter Cabo Verde without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
Open to Cabo Verde 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
Direct flights
Cabo VerdeSão Tomé and Príncipe- Typical duration
- 5 hours
- From
- RAI
- To
- TMS
Airlines TAAG Angola Airlines
Search live faresDuration 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.
Cabo Verde
Country profile
Capital
Praia
Population
491,233
Area
4,033 km²
Currency
Cape Verdean escudo CVE
Languages
Portuguese
Time zone
UTC-01:00
Foreign-born
16,515 · 2024
Migrant share
3.1%
Ethnic groups
- Creole71%
- African28%
- European1%
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
Cabo Verde · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Cabo Verde passport need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check São Tomé and Príncipe immigration or a mission.
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 Cabo Verde?
The reverse result is “On arrival”.