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title: São Tomé and Príncipe visa for citizens of Iceland
description: Citizens of Iceland can visit São Tomé and Príncipe without a visa for up to 15 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# São Tomé and Príncipe visa for citizens of Iceland

Citizens of Iceland can visit São Tomé and Príncipe without a visa for up to 15 days.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 15 days
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay (e.g., bank statement or cash).

## How to apply

1. **Prepare travel documents** — Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity and obtain onward ticket.
2. **Travel to São Tomé and Príncipe** — Present passport and onward ticket upon arrival for visa-free entry.
3. **Receive entry stamp** — Immigration officer stamps passport granting visa-free stay up to 15 days.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond entry.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from São Tomé and Príncipe.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Supporting, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter, may be requested.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statement or cash, may be requested at border.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Not specified
- bank statement
- cash

May be requested at border entry.

## Good to know

- Visa-free stay is limited to 15 days; overstay may result in fines or deportation.
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival date.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Renew passport before travel.
- **Insufficient onward ticket or funds** — Carry return/onward ticket and proof of funds.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Iceland need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?

Citizens of Iceland can visit São Tomé and Príncipe without a visa for up to 15 days.

### How long can citizens of Iceland stay in São Tomé and Príncipe?

Up to 15 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of Iceland need for São Tomé and Príncipe?

Valid passport; Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds.

### How long must my passport be valid for São Tomé and Príncipe?

At least 6 months.

## More

- [São Tomé and Príncipe visa for every passport](/visa/sao-tome-and-principe)
- [Every destination for Iceland passport holders](/visa/passport/iceland)