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São Tomé and Príncipe passport to Vatican City
São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders need a visa for Vatican City, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 15 days
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Key facts
- Vatican City lets 93 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, Vatican City passports get “Visa free” in São Tomé and Príncipe.
Nearby passports travelling to Vatican City
Open to São Tomé and Príncipe passports near Vatican City
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 PríncipeVatican City- Typical duration
- 6.1 hours
- From
- TMS · PCP
- To
- FCO
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.
Vatican City
Country profile
Capital
Vatican City
Population
882
Area
0.44 km²
Currency
Euro EUR
Languages
Italian, Latin
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Ethnic groups · 2017
Italian, Swiss, Argentinian, and other nationalities from around the world
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
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+379
Gateway airport
FCO
Highlights
- St. Peter's Basilica
- Sistine Chapel
- Vatican Museums
São Tomé and Príncipe · Visa required
FAQ
Does a São Tomé and Príncipe passport need a visa for Vatican City?
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 Vatican City immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Vatican City typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Vatican City mission.
What about a Vatican City passport entering São Tomé and Príncipe?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.