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São Tomé and Príncipe passport to Burkina Faso
São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders need an eVisa for Burkina Faso, applied for online before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- Burkina Faso lets 19 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — São Tomé and Príncipe is not one of them.
- São Tomé and Príncipe passports get “eVisa” at 45 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Burkina Faso passports get “eVisa” in São Tomé and Príncipe.
Nearby passports travelling to Burkina Faso
Open to São Tomé and Príncipe passports near Burkina Faso
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
São Tomé and PríncipeBurkina Faso- Typical duration
- 2.5 hours
- From
- TMS · PCP
- To
- OUA · BOY
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.
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.
Burkina Faso
Country profile
Capital
Ouagadougou
Population
24.1 million
Area
274,200 km²
Currency
West African CFA franc XOF
Languages
French
Time zone
UTC+00:00
Foreign-born
739,820 · 2024
Migrant share
3.1%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Mossi53.7%
- other12.8%
- Fulani6.8%
- Gurunsi5.9%
- Bissa5.4%
- Gurma5.2%
- Other9.4%
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
+226
Airports
OUA · BOY
Highlights
- Ruins of Loropéni
- Grand Marché
- Banfora Cascades
São Tomé and Príncipe · eVisa
FAQ
Does a São Tomé and Príncipe passport need a visa for Burkina Faso?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “eVisa”. 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 Burkina Faso immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Burkina Faso typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Burkina Faso mission.
What about a Burkina Faso passport entering São Tomé and Príncipe?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.