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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

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

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

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Sao Tome and Principe vs Bhutan: passport comparison

Sao Tome and Principe

26

visa-free countries

Global rank: #151 · mobility 81

Bhutan

17

visa-free countries

Global rank: #163 · mobility 77.6
13

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

Sao Tome and Principe + Bhutan: passport compatibility

86%

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

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

13 both visa-free
28 both visa on arrival
37 both e-visa / eTA
92 both need a visa
27 access differs

Where Sao Tome and Principe and Bhutan 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 90 days #48
Dominica 21 days #70
Ecuador 90 days #104
Gambia 90 days #132
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 14 days #46
Micronesia 30 days #89
Palestine 90 days #193
Panama 90 days #68
Philippines 30 days #128
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12

Only Bhutan is visa-free (4)

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

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 → Bhutan rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

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 Bhutan

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 Sao Tome and Principe citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
Sao Tome and Principe citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Bhutan — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Sao Tome and Principe or Bhutan?
The Sao Tome and Principe passport is stronger: 26 visa-free countries versus 17. Global rank: Sao Tome and Principe #151, Bhutan #163.
Where can Sao Tome and Principe and Bhutan citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 13 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Bhutan?
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 Sao Tome and Principe and Bhutan?
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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