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São Tomé and Príncipe passport to Saudi Arabia

São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders need an eVisa for Saudi Arabia, applied for online before travel.

Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source

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Key facts

  • Saudi Arabia lets 74 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, Saudi Arabia 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 spec40 × 60 mm
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Flight corridor

Connection likely

São Tomé and PríncipeSão Tomé and PríncipeSaudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia
Typical duration
5.7 hours
From
TMS · PCP
To
JED · RUH · DMM
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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.

Saudi Arabia

Country profile

Capital

Riyadh

Population

35.3 million

Area

1,960,582 km²

Currency

Saudi riyal SAR

Languages

Arabic

Time zone

UTC+03:00

Foreign-born

13.7 million · 2024

Migrant share

40.3%

Ethnic groups

  • Arab90%
  • Afro-Asian10%

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

—

Mains

120 V · 60 Hz

Driving

Right

Emergency

Police 999 · Ambulance 997

Dialing code

+966

Airports

JED · RUH · DMM · MED

Highlights

  • Hegra
  • Masjid al-Haram
  • Diriyah
  • Red Sea Project

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FAQ

Does a São Tomé and Príncipe passport need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

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 Saudi Arabia immigration or a mission.

Passport validity and blank pages?

Saudi Arabia typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 40 × 60 mm. Confirm with a Saudi Arabia mission.

What about a Saudi Arabia passport entering São Tomé and Príncipe?

The reverse result is “eVisa”.

How do you apply for Saudi Arabia as a visitor?

Visit Saudi eVisa：One-year multiple entry, often 90 days per stay。Apply on Visit Saudi; it is tied to the passport chip.

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