Access
Visa free
FStay 15 days
Policy · São Tomé and PríncipePassport Atlas
Rwanda passport to São Tomé and Príncipe
Yes — Rwanda 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 free
FStay 90 days
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Key facts
- São Tomé and Príncipe lets 58 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Rwanda is one of them.
- Rwanda passports get “Visa free” at 29 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: São Tomé and Príncipe passports also enter Rwanda without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
Open to Rwanda 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
RwandaSão Tomé and Príncipe- Typical duration
- 3.7 hours
- From
- KGL · KME · GYI
- 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.
Rwanda
Country profile
Capital
Kigali
Population
14.1 million
Area
26,338 km²
Currency
Rwandan franc RWF
Languages
English, French, Kinyarwanda
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
513,316 · 2024
Migrant share
3.6%
Ethnic groups
Hutu, Tutsi, Twa
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
Rwanda · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Rwanda 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 Rwanda?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.