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

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

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Sao Tome and Principe vs Ukraine: passport comparison

Sao Tome and Principe

26

visa-free countries

Global rank: #151 · mobility 81

Ukraine

92

visa-free countries

Global rank: #59 · mobility 148.6
18

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

Sao Tome and Principe + Ukraine: passport compatibility

48%

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

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

18 both visa-free
27 both visa on arrival
23 both e-visa / eTA
27 both need a visa
102 access differs

Where Sao Tome and Principe and Ukraine 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 (18)

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

Only Sao Tome and Principe is visa-free (8)

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

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 → Ukraine 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 →

Ukraine: good to know

Kyiv

Capital

Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH)

Currency

Eastern European Time (UTC+2)

Time zone

+380

Calling code

C, F

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 Ukraine

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 Ukraine?
Sao Tome and Principe citizens need a visa to enter Ukraine. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Sao Tome and Principe or Ukraine?
The Ukraine passport is stronger: 92 visa-free countries versus 26. Global rank: Sao Tome and Principe #151, Ukraine #59.
Where can Sao Tome and Principe and Ukraine citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 18 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Ukraine?
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 Ukraine?
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

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