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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Sao Tome and Principe citizens need a visa for Solomon Islands?

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

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Sao Tome and Principe vs Solomon Islands: passport comparison

Sao Tome and Principe

26

visa-free countries

Global rank: #151 · mobility 81

Solomon Islands

86

visa-free countries

Global rank: #71 · mobility 140.7
22

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

Sao Tome and Principe + Solomon Islands: passport compatibility

56%

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

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

22 both visa-free
23 both visa on arrival
28 both e-visa / eTA
37 both need a visa
87 access differs

Where Sao Tome and Principe and Solomon Islands 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 (4)

How the entry rule changed: Sao Tome and Principe → Solomon Islands

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 → Solomon Islands 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 Solomon Islands

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 Solomon Islands?
Sao Tome and Principe citizens need a visa to enter Solomon Islands. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Sao Tome and Principe or Solomon Islands?
The Solomon Islands passport is stronger: 86 visa-free countries versus 26. Global rank: Sao Tome and Principe #151, Solomon Islands #71.
Where can Sao Tome and Principe and Solomon Islands citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 22 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Solomon Islands?
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 Solomon Islands?
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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