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Sao Tome And Principe Visa for Zambia Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

Zambian citizens can apply for an e-Visa to Sao Tome and Principe online before travel; the e-Visa costs about US$40-80 depending on entries and is usually issued within 3-5 business days.

Guide last updated September 28, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid at least 6 months beyond arrival
  • Scanned passport bio-page
  • Digital passport-style photo
  • Confirmed round-trip flight itinerary
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory — Zambia is a listed endemic country
  • Travel insurance recommended
  • No in-person biometrics required for the e-Visa itself; photo/fingerprints may be captured on arrival

Visa types

  • Single-entry e-Visa: tourism/business, valid 30 days, fee approx. US$40
  • Multiple-entry e-Visa: valid up to 90 days from issue, fee approx. US$80
  • Residence permit: required for stays beyond 30-90 days, applied through the Direção de Migração in São Tomé

How to apply online

  • Apply through the official Sao Tome e-Visa portal at least 5 business days before travel
  • Create an account and complete the online form
  • Upload passport scan, photo, yellow fever certificate and accommodation proof
  • Pay the fee online by card (charged in USD)
  • Receive the approved e-Visa as a PDF by email to print and present on arrival at São Tomé International Airport

Fees & processing time

  • e-Visa fee: US$40 (single entry, 30 days) or US$80 (multiple entry, 90 days)
  • No separate service fee through the official portal
  • Total cost: approximately US$40-80
  • Standard processing: 3-5 business days
  • No formal express option, so apply well ahead of travel

Tips for Zambia travelers

  • Carry a physical copy of your yellow fever certificate — officers check it on arrival and it is the most common cause of denied boarding for Zambian travelers
  • Apply at least two weeks ahead since payment verification for African-issued cards sometimes needs manual review
  • There is no Sao Tomean mission in Zambia, so all support runs through the e-Visa portal's email helpdesk
  • Extensions are handled locally at the Direção de Migração in São Tomé 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.