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São Tomé and Príncipe passport to DR Congo
São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders need an eVisa for DR Congo, applied for online before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- DR Congo lets 7 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, DR Congo passports get “eVisa” in São Tomé and Príncipe.
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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 PríncipeDR Congo- Typical duration
- 4.1 hours
- From
- TMS · PCP
- To
- FIH · FBM · FKI
Usual hubs
Angola · 4.9 hours
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.
DR Congo
Country profile
Capital
Kinshasa
Population
112.8 million
Area
2,345,410 km²
Currency
Congolese franc CDF
Languages
French, Kikongo, Lingala
Time zone
UTC+01:00–UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
1.1 million · 2024
Migrant share
1%
Ethnic groups
- and the Mangbetu-Azande - make up about45%
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
+243
Airports
FIH · FBM · FKI · GOM
Highlights
- Virunga
- Garamba
- Congo River
São Tomé and Príncipe · eVisa
FAQ
Does a São Tomé and Príncipe passport need a visa for DR Congo?
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 DR Congo immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
DR Congo typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a DR Congo mission.
What about a DR Congo passport entering São Tomé and Príncipe?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.