Access
Visa free
FStay 90 days
Policy · South AfricaPassport Atlas
São Tomé and Príncipe passport to South Africa
Yes — São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
eVisa
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Key facts
- South Africa lets 93 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — São Tomé and Príncipe is one of them.
- São Tomé and Príncipe passports get “Visa free” at 28 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, South Africa passports get “eVisa” in São Tomé and Príncipe.
Nearby passports travelling to South Africa
Open to São Tomé and Príncipe passports near South Africa
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Connection likely
São Tomé and PríncipeSouth Africa- Typical duration
- 7.3 hours
- From
- TMS · PCP
- To
- JNB · CPT · DUR
Usual hubs
Angola · 7.3 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.
South Africa
Country profile
Capital
Pretoria
Population
63.1 million
Area
1,219,912 km²
Currency
South African rand ZAR
Languages
English, Zulu, Afrikaans
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
2.6 million · 2024
Migrant share
4.1%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Black African80.9%
- Colored8.8%
- White7.8%
- Indian/Asian2.6%
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 M / Type N
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 10111 · Ambulance 10177
Dialing code
+27
Airports
JNB · CPT · DUR · MQP
Highlights
- Table Mountain
- Kruger
- Robben Island
- Garden Route
São Tomé and Príncipe · Visa free
FAQ
Does a São Tomé and Príncipe passport need a visa for South Africa?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. 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?
South Africa typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a South Africa mission.
What about a South Africa passport entering São Tomé and Príncipe?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.
How do you apply for South Africa as a visitor?
Visitor visa：Often 30–90 days。File funds, itinerary and invitation at a mission or visa centre.