Access
On arrival
AStay 90 days
Policy · Guinea-BissauPassport Atlas
São Tomé and Príncipe passport to Guinea-Bissau
São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau, usually for 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
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Key facts
- Guinea-Bissau lets 198 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — São Tomé and Príncipe is one of them.
- São Tomé and Príncipe passports get “On arrival” at 29 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Guinea-Bissau passports also enter São Tomé and Príncipe without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Guinea-Bissau
Open to São Tomé and Príncipe passports near Guinea-Bissau
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 PríncipeGuinea-Bissau- Typical duration
- 6.1 hours
- From
- TMS · PCP
- To
- OXB
Usual hubs
Cabo Verde · 8.4 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.
Guinea-Bissau
Country profile
Capital
Bissau
Population
1.8 million
Area
36,120 km²
Currency
West African CFA franc XOF
Languages
Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole
Time zone
UTC+00:00
Foreign-born
15,064 · 2024
Migrant share
0.7%
Ethnic groups · 2015
- Balanta30%
- Fulani30%
- Manjaco14%
- Mandinga13%
- Papel7%
- unspecified smaller ethnic groups6%
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
+245
Airports
OXB
Highlights
- Bijagós
- Bolama
- Bissau
São Tomé and Príncipe · On arrival
FAQ
Does a São Tomé and Príncipe passport need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Guinea-Bissau typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Guinea-Bissau mission.
What about a Guinea-Bissau passport entering São Tomé and Príncipe?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.