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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Sao Tome and Principe citizens need a visa for South Korea?

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

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Sao Tome and Principe vs South Korea: passport comparison

Sao Tome and Principe

26

visa-free countries

Global rank: #151 · mobility 81

South Korea

116

visa-free countries

Global rank: #20 · mobility 169.7
23

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

Sao Tome and Principe + South Korea: passport compatibility

41%

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

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

23 both visa-free
25 both visa on arrival
18 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
117 access differs

Where Sao Tome and Principe and South Korea 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 (23)

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
Barbados 90 days #48
Costa Rica 30 days #62
Dominica 21 days #70
Ecuador 90 days #104
El Salvador 180 days #75
Gambia 90 days #132
Guatemala 90 days #73
Haiti 90 days #175
Honduras 90 days #78
Hong Kong 14 days #46
Kosovo 90 days #107
Malaysia 30 days #41
Micronesia 30 days #89
Nicaragua 90 days #86
Palestine 90 days #193
Panama 90 days #68
Philippines 30 days #128
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
South Africa 30 days #97

Only Sao Tome and Principe is visa-free (3)

How the entry rule changed: Sao Tome and Principe → South Korea

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 → South Korea 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 →

South Korea: good to know

Seoul

Capital

South Korean Won (KRW)

Currency

Korea Standard Time (UTC+9)

Time zone

+82

Calling code

C, F

Power plug

220V / 60Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Sao Tome and Principe goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for South Korea

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 South Korea?
Sao Tome and Principe citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter South Korea — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Sao Tome and Principe or South Korea?
The South Korea passport is stronger: 116 visa-free countries versus 26. Global rank: Sao Tome and Principe #151, South Korea #20.
Where can Sao Tome and Principe and South Korea citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 23 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for South Korea?
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 South Korea?
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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