Access
On arrival
AStay 30 days
Policy · Timor-LestePassport Atlas
São Tomé and Príncipe passport to Timor-Leste
São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste, usually for 30 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
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Key facts
- Timor-Leste 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: Timor-Leste passports also enter São Tomé and Príncipe without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Timor-Leste
Open to São Tomé and Príncipe passports near Timor-Leste
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 PríncipeTimor-Leste- Typical duration
- 16.4 hours
- From
- TMS · PCP
- To
- DIL · OEC · UAI
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.
Timor-Leste
Country profile
Capital
Dili
Population
1.4 million
Area
15,007 km²
Currency
United States dollar USD
Languages
Portuguese, Tetum
Time zone
UTC+09:00
Foreign-born
8,303 · 2024
Migrant share
0.6%
Ethnic groups
Austronesian, Melanesian-Papuan, small Chinese minority
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
+670
Airports
DIL · OEC · UAI · BCH
Highlights
- Cristo Rei
- Jaco Island
- Dili
São Tomé and Príncipe · On arrival
FAQ
Does a São Tomé and Príncipe passport need a visa for Timor-Leste?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. typical stay 30 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 30 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Timor-Leste typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Timor-Leste mission.
What about a Timor-Leste passport entering São Tomé and Príncipe?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.