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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Timor-Leste citizens need a visa for Sao Tome and Principe?

Visa-free

Citizens of Timor-Leste can visit Sao Tome and Principe visa-free. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Timor-Leste vs Sao Tome and Principe: passport comparison

Timor-Leste

56

visa-free countries

Global rank: #96 · mobility 113.5

Sao Tome and Principe

26

visa-free countries

Global rank: #151 · mobility 81
14

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

Timor-Leste + Sao Tome and Principe: passport compatibility

66%

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

Where Timor-Leste and Sao Tome and Principe travel together — by entry type:

14 both visa-free
26 both visa on arrival
35 both e-visa / eTA
56 both need a visa
66 access differs

Where Timor-Leste and Sao Tome and Principe 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 (14)

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
Barbados 28 days #48
Dominica 21 days #70
Ecuador 90 days #104
Gambia 90 days #132
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 7 days #46
Kosovo 90 days #107
Malaysia 30 days #41
Micronesia 30 days #89
Palestine 90 days #193
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12

How the entry rule changed: Timor-Leste → Sao Tome and Principe

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Timor-Leste → Sao Tome and Principe rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Timor-Leste passport, 1 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 Timor-Leste goes visa-free

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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

Visa-free

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Timor-Leste citizens need a visa for Sao Tome and Principe?
Citizens of Timor-Leste can visit Sao Tome and Principe visa-free. Just a valid passport at the border.
Which passport is stronger — Timor-Leste or Sao Tome and Principe?
The Timor-Leste passport is stronger: 56 visa-free countries versus 26. Global rank: Timor-Leste #96, Sao Tome and Principe #151.
Where can Timor-Leste and Sao Tome and Principe citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 14 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. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Timor-Leste 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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