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Sao Tome And Principe Visa for Egypt Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

Egyptian citizens need an e-Visa for Sao Tome and Principe, applied for online before departure.

Guide last updated October 18, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay.
  • Completed online e-Visa application form
  • Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)
  • Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay
  • Digital passport photo, white background, uploaded during the online application
  • No in-person biometrics for the e-Visa; fingerprints may be collected by immigration officers on arrival
  • Travel health insurance is recommended given limited local medical facilities

Visa types

  • Tourist e-Visa: single entry, valid for use within 90 days of issue, permits stays up to 30 days, fee approximately USD 60
  • Business e-Visa: same validity, requires an invitation letter from a local host or company, fee approximately USD 80
  • Extension available locally for stays beyond 30 days through the Migration Service in Sao Tome

How to apply online

  • Apply through the official Sao Tome and Principe government e-Visa portal
  • Steps: register an account, fill out the application, upload passport scan and photo, pay the fee online, submit
  • Fee: approximately USD 60, payable by credit/debit card
  • Processing time: typically 3-5 business days
  • Approval arrives by email as a PDF to print and present on arrival along with your passport

Fees & processing time

  • e-Visa fee: approximately USD 60
  • No separate VFS/BLS fee since it is a direct government portal application
  • Total cost estimate: USD 60-70 including card processing charges
  • Standard processing time: 3-5 business days
  • No formal express option; apply at least 10 days before travel to be safe

Tips for Egypt travelers

  • Apply well ahead of travel since flight connections to Sao Tome are infrequent and delays in travel plans can affect visa validity windows
  • Common rejection reasons: blurry document uploads, mismatched names between passport and booking
  • Use only the official government portal to avoid overpriced third-party processing services
  • Print your approval letter; airline check-in staff may require it before boarding
  • Extensions beyond 30 days should be requested at the Migration Service office in the capital before the e-Visa expires

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.