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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

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

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

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Sao Tome and Principe vs Botswana: passport comparison

Sao Tome and Principe

26

visa-free countries

Global rank: #151 · mobility 81

Botswana

48

visa-free countries

Global rank: #119 · mobility 93.8
20

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

Sao Tome and Principe + Botswana: passport compatibility

79%

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

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

20 both visa-free
21 both visa on arrival
31 both e-visa / eTA
83 both need a visa
42 access differs

Where Sao Tome and Principe and Botswana 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 (20)

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

Country Max stay Passport rank
Angola 30 days #168
Bahamas 90 days #53
Barbados 90 days #48
Benin 90 days #146
Dominica 21 days #70
Ecuador 90 days #104
Gambia 90 days #132
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 14 days #46
Kosovo 90 days #107
Malaysia 30 days #41
Micronesia 30 days #89
Panama 90 days #68
Philippines 30 days #128
Rwanda 30 days #143
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
South Africa 90 days #97
Togo 30 days #155

Only Sao Tome and Principe is visa-free (6)

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

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 → Botswana 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 Botswana

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 Botswana?
Sao Tome and Principe citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Botswana — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Sao Tome and Principe or Botswana?
The Botswana passport is stronger: 48 visa-free countries versus 26. Global rank: Sao Tome and Principe #151, Botswana #119.
Where can Sao Tome and Principe and Botswana citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 20 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Botswana?
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 Botswana?
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

Where else the Sao Tome and Principe passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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