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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Sao Tome and Principe citizens need a visa for Papua New Guinea?

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

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Sao Tome and Principe vs Papua New Guinea: passport comparison

Sao Tome and Principe

26

visa-free countries

Global rank: #151 · mobility 81

Papua New Guinea

38

visa-free countries

Global rank: #115 · mobility 94.7
17

countries both Sao Tome and Principe and Papua New Guinea can enter visa-free together

Sao Tome and Principe + Papua New Guinea: passport compatibility

75%

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

Where Sao Tome and Principe and Papua New Guinea travel together — by entry type:

17 both visa-free
23 both visa on arrival
30 both e-visa / eTA
78 both need a visa
49 access differs

Where Sao Tome and Principe and Papua New Guinea 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 (17)

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
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
Palestine 90 days #193
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

How the entry rule changed: Sao Tome and Principe → Papua New Guinea

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 → Papua New Guinea rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1passports gained easier entry to Papua New Guinea
0passports saw Papua New Guinea tighten its rules
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 Papua New Guinea

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 Papua New Guinea?
Sao Tome and Principe citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Papua New Guinea — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Sao Tome and Principe or Papua New Guinea?
The Papua New Guinea passport is stronger: 38 visa-free countries versus 26. Global rank: Sao Tome and Principe #151, Papua New Guinea #115.
Where can Sao Tome and Principe and Papua New Guinea citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 17 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Papua New Guinea?
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 Papua New Guinea?
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

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