The Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe is a small island nation in the Gulf of Guinea off the western equatorial coast of Central Africa. Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe hold Santomean passports and are eligible for the Tanzania e-Visa program.
What Passport Do São Tomé and Príncipe Citizens Hold?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe hold Santomean passports (passport of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe). These are sovereign travel documents recognized internationally. For Tanzania travel, Santomean passport holders apply using their national passport.
Tanzania e-Visa Requirements for São Tomé and Príncipe Citizens
As Santomean passport holders, São Tomé and Príncipe citizens:
- Apply at eservices.immigration.go.tz using their Santomean passport details
- Cost: USD 50 single entry / USD 100 multiple entry
- Processing: 2-3 business days
- Stay permitted: up to 90 days per visit
- Visa validity: 3 months from issue date
Required documents:
- Valid Santomean passport (6 months validity minimum, 2 blank pages)
- Digital passport photo (white background, JPEG)
- Return/onward flight ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of sufficient funds (minimum USD 500)
Step-by-Step Application
- Visit eservices.immigration.go.tz
- Create an account with your email address
- Select "Tourist e-Visa" and São Tomé and Príncipe as your nationality
- Enter your Santomean passport details
- Upload required documents
- Pay USD 50 via credit/debit card
- Submit and await approval (2-3 business days)
- Download and print your e-Visa
- Present at Tanzania port of entry with your Santomean passport
Frequently Asked Questions
A: Yes. Santomean passport holders must obtain a Tanzania e-Visa before travelling. Apply at eservices.immigration.go.tz.
A: São Tomé and Príncipe is listed as an eligible country in Tanzania's immigration system. Verify current eligibility on eservices.immigration.go.tz at the time of application.
A: Yes. The e-Visa covers both mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar island.
A: Up to 90 days per stay with a single entry tourist e-Visa. The visa is valid for 3 months from the issue date.
A: São Tomé and Príncipe is classified as a yellow fever endemic country. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers arriving from São Tomé and Príncipe. Carry your International Certificate of Vaccination (yellow card).
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