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Visa requirements · updated Sep 2026

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

Visa required

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

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Sao Tome and Principe vs Israel: passport comparison

Sao Tome and Principe

26

visa-free countries

Global rank: #151 · mobility 81

Israel

105

visa-free countries

Global rank: #51 · mobility 153.5
21

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

Sao Tome and Principe + Israel: passport compatibility

41%

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

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

21 both visa-free
21 both visa on arrival
19 both e-visa / eTA
20 both need a visa
116 access differs

Where Sao Tome and Principe and Israel 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.

Only Sao Tome and Principe is visa-free (5)

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

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 → Israel 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 →

Israel: good to know

Jerusalem

Capital

Israeli New Shekel (ILS)

Currency

Israel Standard Time (UTC+2)

Time zone

+972

Calling code

C, H, M

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Sao Tome and Principe goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Israel

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 Israel?
Sao Tome and Principe citizens need a visa to enter Israel. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Sao Tome and Principe or Israel?
The Israel passport is stronger: 105 visa-free countries versus 26. Global rank: Sao Tome and Principe #151, Israel #51.
Where can Sao Tome and Principe and Israel citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 21 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Israel?
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 Israel?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Sep 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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