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São Tomé and Príncipe passport to Tonga
São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders need a visa for Tonga, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
eVisa
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Key facts
- Tonga lets 69 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, Tonga 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 PríncipeTonga- Typical duration
- 21.9 hours
- From
- TMS · PCP
- To
- TBU · VAV · HPA
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.
Tonga
Country profile
Capital
Nuku'alofa
Population
100,179
Area
748 km²
Currency
Tongan paʻanga TOP
Languages
English, Tongan
Time zone
UTC+13:00
Foreign-born
3,581 · 2024
Migrant share
3.4%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Tongan96.5%
- other3.5%
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 I
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+676
Airports
TBU · VAV · HPA · EUA
Highlights
- Mapu'a 'a Vaca blowholes
- Royal Palace
- Ha'apai
São Tomé and Príncipe · Visa required
FAQ
Does a São Tomé and Príncipe passport need a visa for Tonga?
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 Tonga immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Tonga typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Tonga mission.
What about a Tonga passport entering São Tomé and Príncipe?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.