Apply for your eVisa
Prepare your documents, submit your application, and check your approval before travel.
Prepare your application
Complete all three application steps and retain your reference to check the decision.
Submit through the official channel
Use Sao Tome and Principe eVisa service. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Travel preparation checklist
Check each item’s requirement level and the conditions that apply.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Processing time
Check the estimated decision time before making travel plans.
Up to 7 working days
Published response period for a completed application; allow time before travel.
A processing estimate is not a guaranteed travel date.
Entry conditions and exceptions
Check whether these rules affect your eligibility, application, or arrival.
Prepare scans for a child’s application
For a minor’s visa application, prepare a scanned birth record and a declaration from the legal guardians.
Official guidanceVisa payment takes place at the border
The SMF application service states that payment is made at the border. Check the applicable visa charge before travel; online submission is a separate step.
Official guidanceBefore and during your visit to Sao Tome and Principe
Save the reference and check every field
Save your application reference before closing the page. Check names and passport details carefully before submission; submitted information cannot be changed.
Sao Tome and Principe travel essentials
- Capital
- Sao Tome
- Currency
- STN
- Calling code
- +239
Sao Tome and Principe entry questions
Do Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for Sao Tome and Principe?
For tourism in Sao Tome and Principe, ordinary passport holders from Ecuador need an eVisa before travel.
How long does a decision take?
Up to 7 working days. Published response period for a completed application; allow time before travel.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official visa and entry guidance
Confirm Sao Tome and Principe’s requirements directly with government authorities.
Open Sao Tome and Principe eVisa service
Complete all three application steps and retain your reference to check the decision.
Sao Tome and Principe visitor information
Read the official visitor conditions and contact the responsible authority about your circumstances.
Check your Sao Tome entry authorization
Check the decision using the application reference or process number.
Who this guide covers
Short tourist visits to Sao Tome and Principe with an ordinary Ecuador passport. Residence, travel documents, and purpose can affect the rules. Confirm the official guidance before travel; border authorities decide admission and your permitted stay.
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