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Sao Tome and Principe visa requirements for Guyana citizens (2026)

e-Visa required. Yes. Guyana passport holders need a visa for Sao Tome and Principe, and can apply online for an e-Visa before travel. Typical processing: 3–10 business days (estimate).

MRBy Muddassar Raza, Tripsol / MERN SolutionsLast updated Requirement: open passport-index dataset (17 Feb 2026) — not individually verified

Requirement
E-VISA

Dataset

Allowed stay
Per visa terms
Processing
3–10 business days

Estimate

Apply with us
from $75

All-in per traveler

Verify with the official source before travel. Entry rules can change without notice. Confirm on São Tomé & Príncipe e-Visa or the Sao Tome and Principe embassy before you book.

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

Apply online before travel. Approval is linked to your passport.

Guyana passport holders can currently enter 76 destinations visa-free or with a visa on arrival, and 48 more with an online ETA or e-Visa. Sao Tome and Principe admits 58 of 198 passports without a full visa (visa-free, on arrival or ETA).

Documents required for the Sao Tome and Principe e-Visa

  • Scan of the passport data page (valid 6+ months)
  • Recent passport-style digital photo, plain background
  • Travel dates, entry point and accommodation details
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Payment card for the government fee

General checklist for this type of entry — not an official list. Requirements vary by purpose and personal circumstances; we confirm the exact list for your case when you apply.

Sao Tome and Principe e-Visa processing time

3–10 business days (estimate). This is a general estimate for this type of application, not an official figure. Apply well before your travel date.

Sao Tome and Principe e-Visa cost

We have not verified the official government fee for Guyana citizens, so we don’t state one. The official portal shows the current fee before you pay.

With Tripsol: from $75 per traveler, all-in. Total includes government fees where applicable and our service fee.

How to apply for the Sao Tome and Principe e-Visa

  1. Prepare a passport scan and a compliant photo.
  2. Apply online — with us or on the official portal — and pay the fee.
  3. Wait for approval (see processing time) and download the e-visa.
  4. Print a copy and travel with the passport used to apply.

Prefer a human to check it? Apply with Tripsol, or apply yourself on the official portal (São Tomé & Príncipe e-Visa).

Entry tips for Sao Tome and Principe

  • Local currency is São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN) — carry a card that works abroad and some cash for arrival costs.
  • Buy travel medical insurance that covers your whole stay.
  • An eSIM bought before you fly means data as soon as you land — handy for showing bookings at immigration.

Sao Tome and Principe at a glance

CapitalSão Tomé
RegionMiddle Africa
CurrencySão Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN)
LanguagesPortuguese

Sources & last verified

FactSourceChecked
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) — dataset-derived, not individually verified17 Feb 2026
Official portalSão Tomé & Príncipe e-Visa23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO — Sao Tome and Principe entry requirements22 Oct 2026
EmbassyThe embassy or consulate of Sao Tome and Principe in your country of residence—

The visa requirement on this page is derived from the open passport-index dataset (updated 17 Feb 2026) and has not been individually verified by our team. Documents and steps are general guidance. Always verify with the official source before travel.

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes. Guyana passport holders need a visa for Sao Tome and Principe, and can apply online for an e-Visa before travel. Typical processing: 3–10 business days (estimate).

How long does the Sao Tome and Principe e-Visa take for Guyana passport holders?

3–10 business days (estimate) — a general estimate, not an official figure. Apply well ahead of your trip.

How much does it cost to get a Sao Tome and Principe visa through Tripsol?

From $75 per traveler, all-in. The total includes government fees where applicable and our service fee; the exact total is confirmed after we check your details, before you pay. You can always apply directly on the official government portal instead.

What documents do Guyana passport holders need for Sao Tome and Principe?

Scan of the passport data page (valid 6+ months); Recent passport-style digital photo, plain background; Travel dates, entry point and accommodation details; Return or onward ticket.

Is this Sao Tome and Principe visa information verified?

The requirement comes from the open passport-index dataset (17 Feb 2026) and has not been individually verified by our team; the official portal link was checked on 23 Oct 2026. Always confirm with the official source before travel.

Is Tripsol a government website?

No. Tripsol is a private visa-assistance service by MERN Solutions and is not affiliated with any government. Requirements change, so always confirm with official sources before you travel.

Important — private service

Tripsol is a private visa-assistance service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any government or embassy. You can always apply directly through official government channels. Prices are all-in totals that include government fees where applicable and our service fee. Approval decisions are made solely by the relevant authorities.

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