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Gabon passport to São Tomé and Príncipe

Yes — Gabon passport holders can visit São Tomé and Príncipe without a visa for up to 15 days.

Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source

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Key facts

  • São Tomé and Príncipe lets 58 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Gabon is one of them.
  • Gabon passports get “Visa free” at 27 of 198 destinations.
  • In the other direction, São Tomé and Príncipe passports get “eVisa” in Gabon.

Before you fly

  • Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
  • Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
  • Photo spec35 × 45 mm

Flight corridor

Connection likely

GabonGabonSão Tomé and PríncipeSão Tomé and Príncipe
Typical duration
0.9 hours
From
LBV · POG · OYE
To
TMS · PCP
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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.

Gabon

Country profile

Capital

Libreville

Population

2.5 million

Area

267,667 km²

Currency

Central African CFA franc XAF

Languages

French

Time zone

UTC+01:00

Foreign-born

449,746 · 2024

Migrant share

17.7%

Ethnic groups · 2021

  • Fang23.5%
  • Shira-Punu'Vii20.6%
  • foreigner16.2%
  • other12.6%
  • Nzabi-Duma11.2%
  • Mbede-Teke5.6%
  • Other10.3%

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

Gabon · Visa free

FAQ

Does a Gabon 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 Gabon?

The reverse result is “eVisa”.

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