Eritrea visa for Santomean citizens

For Eritrean passport holders planning a visit to the island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe, the e-visa system offers a convenient entry pathway. This process typically grants a single-entry visa for stays up to 30 days, with the application fee usually falling in the range of $50-$75. Given the vast geographical distance between the Horn of Africa and the Gulf of Guinea, direct flights are non-existent; travelers should anticipate a multi-leg journey often involving connections through Addis Ababa, Nairobi, or other major African aviation hubs. Therefore, planning for significant travel time, potentially exceeding 15-20 hours, and considering currency exchange from Eritrean Nakfa to the São Toméan Dobra upon arrival are key practicalities for this unique trans-African adventure.

Visa required· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Funds proof
Required
Yellow fever cert.
Required

Visa options

BusinessBusiness Visa (1 Year)
$300multiple-entryvalid 1y
BusinessBusiness Visa (3 Months)
$150multiple-entryvalid 3mo
BusinessBusiness Visa (6 Months)
$200multiple-entryvalid 6mo
BusinessBusiness Visa (Single Entry)
$100valid 3mo
WorkEmployment Visa
$100valid 3mo
FamilyFamily Visit Visa
30d$70valid 3mo
OtherOfficial Visa
$0
StudentStudent Visa
$50
TouristTourist Visa (1 Year)
30d$300multiple-entryvalid 1y
TouristTourist Visa (3 Months)
30d$150multiple-entryvalid 3mo
TouristTourist Visa (6 Months)
30d$200multiple-entryvalid 6mo
TouristTourist Visa (90 Day, Single Entry)
30d$100valid 3mo
TransitTransit Visa
3d$30valid 1y
TouristVisa on Arrival (Ethiopian and Sudanese nationals residing in UAE)
30dvalid 2mo
OtherGeneral Entry Visa
30d$100valid 3mo
FamilyFamily Visit Visa
30dvalid 3mo
BusinessBusiness or Employment Visa
$100valid 3mo
TransitTransit Visa (up to 3 days stay)
3d$30valid 1y

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