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Sao Tome And Principe Visa for Kenya Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

Kenyan citizens must obtain an electronic visa online before travel to Sao Tome and Principe, submitting passport scans and a short application through the national e-visa portal, with approval typically issued within a few working days.

Guide last updated September 25, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival date, with 2 blank pages
  • No paper form — the e-visa application is completed entirely online
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter from a resident)
  • Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
  • Financial proof: bank statement or card showing enough funds for the stay
  • Digital passport-style photo (JPEG, plain background) uploaded during the online application
  • Biometrics: not required in advance; officers may photograph arriving passengers at Sao Tome International Airport
  • Travel health insurance: recommended, and proof of yellow fever vaccination is required since Kenya is a yellow-fever-endemic country

Visa types

  • Tourist e-Visa — single entry, valid for 30 days, must be used within 90 days of issue
  • Business e-Visa — single entry, 30 days, requires an invitation letter from a Sao Tomean company
  • Multiple-entry e-Visa — available on request for frequent business travelers, valid up to 1 year

How to apply online

  • Visit the official Sao Tome and Principe government portal to access the e-visa application
  • Create an account, fill in personal and travel details, and upload your passport bio-data page, photo, accommodation proof, and yellow fever certificate
  • Pay the visa fee online by card (approx. USD 50 for the tourist e-visa)
  • Processing typically takes 3-5 working days; approval is emailed as a PDF to print and present at check-in and on arrival
  • Present the printed e-visa approval, passport, and yellow fever certificate to immigration at Sao Tome International Airport

Fees & processing time

  • Tourist e-visa fee: approximately USD 50 (paid online by card)
  • Business e-visa fee: approximately USD 80
  • No separate service fee since the portal is government-run
  • Standard processing: 3-5 working days
  • Express processing (24-48 hours) available for an additional USD 20-30 where offered

Tips for Kenya travelers

  • Apply at least 2 weeks before travel to allow for processing delays, since connectivity with the e-visa portal can be inconsistent
  • Carry a valid International Certificate of Vaccination (yellow fever) — this is checked strictly for travelers arriving from Kenya
  • Common rejection reasons include blurry passport scans, mismatched names between passport and payment details, and missing accommodation proof
  • Since there are no direct flights from Kenya, plan your itinerary via Ethiopia, Portugal, or Gabon and confirm any transit visa needs for those hubs
  • Extensions of stay can be requested at the Immigration Department (Servico de Migracao) in Sao Tome city 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.