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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

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

Visa on arrival

Sao Tome and Principe citizens can get a visa on arrival for Iran — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

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Sao Tome and Principe vs Iran: passport comparison

Sao Tome and Principe

26

visa-free countries

Global rank: #151 · mobility 81

Iran

13

visa-free countries

Global rank: #190 · mobility 66.9
5

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

Sao Tome and Principe + Iran: passport compatibility

74%

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

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

5 both visa-free
20 both visa on arrival
28 both e-visa / eTA
92 both need a visa
52 access differs

Where Sao Tome and Principe and Iran 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 (5)

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

Country Max stay Passport rank
Dominica 21 days #70
Haiti 90 days #175
Malaysia 14 days #41
Micronesia 30 days #89
Seychelles 90 days #58

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

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 → Iran 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 →

Iran: good to know

Tehran

Capital

Iranian Rial (IRR)

Currency

Iran Standard Time (UTC+3:30)

Time zone

+98

Calling code

Where else Sao Tome and Principe goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Iran

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 on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Sao Tome and Principe citizens need a visa for Iran?
Sao Tome and Principe citizens can get a visa on arrival for Iran — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Sao Tome and Principe or Iran?
The Sao Tome and Principe passport is stronger: 26 visa-free countries versus 13. Global rank: Sao Tome and Principe #151, Iran #190.
Where can Sao Tome and Principe and Iran citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 5 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Iran?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Sao Tome and Principe and Iran?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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