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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Sierra Leone citizens need a visa for Sao Tome and Principe?

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

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Sierra Leone vs Sao Tome and Principe: passport comparison

Sierra Leone

39

visa-free countries

Global rank: #144 · mobility 82.7

Sao Tome and Principe

26

visa-free countries

Global rank: #151 · mobility 81
13

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

Where else Sierra Leone goes visa-free

→ BahamasVisa-free · 90 days → → BangladeshVisa-free · 90 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 180 days → → BelizeVisa-free · 90 days → → BeninVisa-free · 90 days → → BotswanaVisa-free · 90 days → → Burkina FasoVisa-free · 90 days → → Cape VerdeVisa-free · 90 days → → DominicaVisa-free · 180 days →
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Documents you'll usually need for Sao Tome and Principe

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 Sierra Leone citizens need a visa for Sao Tome and Principe?
Sierra Leone citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Sao Tome and Principe — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Sierra Leone or Sao Tome and Principe?
The Sierra Leone passport is stronger: 39 visa-free countries versus 26. Global rank: Sierra Leone #144, Sao Tome and Principe #151.
Where can Sierra Leone and Sao Tome and Principe citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 13 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Sao Tome and Principe?
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 Sierra Leone and Sao Tome and Principe?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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