Antigua and Barbuda visa for Santomean citizens

Embarking on a journey from the Lesser Antilles to the Gulf of Guinea, Antiguan and Barbudan passport holders can obtain their required São Tomé and Príncipe e-visa with relative ease. This electronic visa, priced around $50, grants a stay of up to 30 days, a practical duration given the extensive travel often involving multiple connecting flights through European hubs like Lisbon and the noticeable four-hour time difference between the Caribbean and Gulf of Guinea. Unlike many common travel routes, this transatlantic crossing from an English-speaking Caribbean nation to a Lusophone African island highlights a profound linguistic and cultural shift, accessible through either a tourist or business e-visa.

eVisa· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
6+ months
Onward ticket
Required
Funds proof
Required
Yellow fever cert.
Required

Visa options

TouristTourist Visa-on-Arrival
30d$100valid 1mo
Apply
OtherElectronic Entry Visa (EEV) – Tourist / Business
Apply
OtherVisa-Free Entry for Holiday or Business
180d$0multiple-entry
TransitTransit Visa (up to 24 hours)
1dvalid 1d
TransitVisa-Free Same-Day Airport Transit
1d$0valid 1d
TouristVisa-Free Same-Day Cruise Ship Entry
1d$0valid 1d
OtherMultiple-Entry Visa (12-Month)
multiple-entryvalid 1y
OtherMultiple-Entry Visa (24-Month)
multiple-entryvalid 2y
OtherExtension of Stay (Visitor – Holiday or Business)
multiple-entry
Digital NomadNomad Digital Residence Visa (NDR)
730dmultiple-entryvalid 2y
WorkWork Permit (Employment in Antigua and Barbuda)
OtherResident Permit (Long-Term Residence – Work / Investor / Retiree)
multiple-entry
FamilyFamily-Based Residence (Spouse of Citizen)
multiple-entry
InvestorCitizenship by Investment Programme (CBI)
multiple-entry

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