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São Tomé and Príncipe passport to Central African Republic
São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders need a visa for Central African Republic, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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eVisa
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Key facts
- Central African Republic lets 15 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — São Tomé and Príncipe is not one of them.
- São Tomé and Príncipe passports get “Visa required” at 94 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Central African Republic passports get “eVisa” in São Tomé and Príncipe.
Nearby passports travelling to Central African Republic
Open to São Tomé and Príncipe passports near Central African Republic
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 PríncipeCentral African Republic- Typical duration
- 2.2 hours
- From
- TMS · PCP
- To
- BGF · BBT
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.
Central African Republic
Country profile
Capital
Bangui
Population
6.5 million
Area
622,984 km²
Currency
Central African CFA franc XAF
Languages
French, Sango
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
94,556 · 2024
Migrant share
1.8%
Ethnic groups · 2003
- Baya28.8%
- Banda22.9%
- Mandjia9.9%
- Sara7.9%
- M'Baka-Bantu7.9%
- Arab-Fulani6%
- Other16.6%
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
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Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+236
Airports
BGF · BBT
Highlights
- Manovo-Gounda St Floris
- Bangui Cathedral
São Tomé and Príncipe · Visa required
FAQ
Does a São Tomé and Príncipe passport need a visa for Central African Republic?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. 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 Central African Republic immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Central African Republic typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Central African Republic mission.
What about a Central African Republic passport entering São Tomé and Príncipe?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.