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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Ivory Coast citizens need a visa for Sao Tome and Principe?

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Ivory Coast citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Sao Tome and Principe — applied for online before departure.

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Ivory Coast vs Sao Tome and Principe: passport comparison

Ivory Coast

28

visa-free countries

Global rank: #150 · mobility 81.2

Sao Tome and Principe

26

visa-free countries

Global rank: #151 · mobility 81
12

countries both Ivory Coast and Sao Tome and Principe can enter visa-free together

Ivory Coast + Sao Tome and Principe: passport compatibility

79%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Ivory Coast and Sao Tome and Principe travel together — by entry type:

12 both visa-free
21 both visa on arrival
36 both e-visa / eTA
87 both need a visa
41 access differs

Where Ivory Coast and Sao Tome and Principe can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (12)

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How the entry rule changed: Ivory Coast → Sao Tome and Principe

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Ivory Coast → Sao Tome and Principe rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Ivory Coast passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Ivory Coast goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Sao Tome and Principe

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Ivory Coast citizens need a visa for Sao Tome and Principe?
Ivory Coast citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Sao Tome and Principe — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Ivory Coast or Sao Tome and Principe?
The Ivory Coast passport is stronger: 28 visa-free countries versus 26. Global rank: Ivory Coast #150, Sao Tome and Principe #151.
Where can Ivory Coast and Sao Tome and Principe citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 12 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Sao Tome and Principe?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Ivory Coast and Sao Tome and Principe?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Ivory Coast passport ranking

Where else the Ivory Coast passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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