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Do Sao Tome and Principe citizens need a visa for Belarus?

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Sao Tome and Principe citizens need a visa to enter Belarus. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Sao Tome and Principe vs Belarus: passport comparison

Sao Tome and Principe

26

visa-free countries

Global rank: #151 · mobility 81

Belarus

43

visa-free countries

Global rank: #114 · mobility 97.1
13

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

Sao Tome and Principe + Belarus: passport compatibility

71%

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

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

13 both visa-free
28 both visa on arrival
22 both e-visa / eTA
77 both need a visa
57 access differs

Where Sao Tome and Principe and Belarus 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 (13)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Barbados 28 days #48
Dominica 21 days #70
Ecuador 90 days #104
Gambia 90 days #132
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 14 days #46
Malaysia 30 days #41
Micronesia 30 days #89
Nicaragua 90 days #86
Palestine 90 days #193
Panama 90 days #68
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58

How the entry rule changed: Sao Tome and Principe → Belarus

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

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

1passports gained easier entry to Belarus
0passports saw Belarus tighten its rules
3rule changes for the Sao Tome and Principe passport, 2 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 Sao Tome and Principe goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Belarus

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

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Sao Tome and Principe citizens need a visa for Belarus?
Sao Tome and Principe citizens need a visa to enter Belarus. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Sao Tome and Principe or Belarus?
The Belarus passport is stronger: 43 visa-free countries versus 26. Global rank: Sao Tome and Principe #151, Belarus #114.
Where can Sao Tome and Principe and Belarus citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 13 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Belarus?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Sao Tome and Principe and Belarus?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Sao Tome and Principe passport ranking

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