Visa on arrival
Sao Tome and Principe citizens can get a visa on arrival for Guinea-Bissau — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
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visa-free countries
visa-free countries
countries both Sao Tome and Principe and Guinea-Bissau can enter visa-free together
of the world — where both passports have the same visa access
Where Sao Tome and Principe and Guinea-Bissau travel together — by entry type:
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.
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| Country | Max stay | Passport rank |
|---|---|---|
| Barbados | 90 days | #48 |
| Benin | 90 days | #146 |
| Dominica | 21 days | #70 |
| Gambia | 90 days | #132 |
| Haiti | 90 days | #175 |
| Micronesia | 30 days | #89 |
| Philippines | 30 days | #128 |
| Rwanda | 30 days | #143 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 days | #56 |
| Seychelles | 90 days | #58 |
| Singapore | 30 days | #12 |
| Togo | 30 days | #155 |
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 → Guinea-Bissau rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:
Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →
The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.
Valid at least 6 more months
Proof you will leave the country
Enough money for your stay
Hotel booking or an invitation
Recommended, sometimes required
Issued at the border on arrival
Where else the Sao Tome and Principe passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.