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

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

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Sao Tome and Principe vs Myanmar: passport comparison

Sao Tome and Principe

26

visa-free countries

Global rank: #151 · mobility 81

Myanmar

13

visa-free countries

Global rank: #179 · mobility 71.8
7

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

Sao Tome and Principe + Myanmar: passport compatibility

80%

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

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

7 both visa-free
23 both visa on arrival
37 both e-visa / eTA
91 both need a visa
39 access differs

Where Sao Tome and Principe and Myanmar 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 (7)

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

Only Myanmar is visa-free (6)

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

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 → Myanmar 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 Myanmar

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 Myanmar?
Sao Tome and Principe citizens need a visa to enter Myanmar. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Sao Tome and Principe or Myanmar?
The Sao Tome and Principe passport is stronger: 26 visa-free countries versus 13. Global rank: Sao Tome and Principe #151, Myanmar #179.
Where can Sao Tome and Principe and Myanmar citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 7 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Myanmar?
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 Myanmar?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 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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