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title: São Tomé and Príncipe visa for citizens of Palau
description: "Citizens of Palau need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $120. Processing: 2–3 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# São Tomé and Príncipe visa for citizens of Palau

Citizens of Palau need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe and can apply online for an eVisa.

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

Application site: https://www.smf.st/evisa/

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa · Tourist
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** 2–3 days
- **Government fee:** $120
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Bank statement or equivalent showing sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Visit the official eVisa portal** — Go to https://www.smf.st/evisa/ and create an account
2. **Complete the online application form** — Fill in personal, passport, and travel details
3. **Upload required documents** — Scan and upload all supporting documents including passport photo and bank statement
4. **Pay the visa fee** — Pay 120 USD online via credit card or other accepted methods
5. **Submit the application** — Review and submit your application electronically
6. **Receive eVisa via email** — Wait 2-3 business days; the approved eVisa is sent as a PDF
7. **Print eVisa and travel** — Carry a printed copy to present upon arrival in São Tomé and Príncipe

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from entry date
- **Passport-sized photo** (Identity): Recent, white background, 35x45mm
- **Completed online application form** (Supporting): Filled on the official eVisa portal
- **Travel itinerary** (Travel): Flight reservations or planned travel details
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel): Hotel booking or invitation letter from host
- **Bank statement** (Financial): Recent statement showing sufficient funds
- **Valid return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward travel out of São Tomé and Príncipe
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required if traveling from or through an endemic country
- **Proof of employment or studies** (Employment, optional): If applicable, to show ties to home country

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent to $100 per day of stay
- Bank statement

Must show sufficient funds for entire stay

## Good to know

- eVisa must be used within 30 days of issue.
- Entry is strictly for tourism; other purposes require different visa.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application form** — Double-check all fields before submitting.
- **Insufficient funds proof** — Provide recent bank statement showing required balance.
- **Invalid passport** — Ensure passport valid for at least 6 months from entry.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Palau need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: eVisa · Tourist.

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

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the São Tomé and Príncipe visa cost for citizens of Palau?

Government fee: $120.

### How long does São Tomé and Príncipe visa processing take?

Typically 2–3 days.

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

Passport; Passport-sized photo; Completed online application form; Travel itinerary; Proof of accommodation; Bank statement; and 3 more.

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

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

Applications go through https://www.smf.st/evisa/. Check that you are on the government's site before you pay.

## Sources

- [smf.st](https://www.smf.st/evisa/)

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