São Tomé & Príncipe Tourism Visa for Pakistani Passport (with US Visa Held)
Last updated: 10 Sept 2026
You need a Tourist e-Visa
Always verify with official sources before you travel.
Visa Required
Yes
E-Visa
Yes
On Arrival
No
Insurance
Recommended
Health
Yellow Fever certificate mandatory if arriving from endemic area
Visa fee
USD 50
Visa Status & Eligibility
Visa required
Pakistani passport holders must obtain São Tomé and Príncipe e-Visa pre-approval online before travel; airlines require the approval letter. The airport stamping fee is not visa-on-arrival
Visa exemption
Pakistani passport holders must obtain São Tomé and Príncipe e-Visa pre-approval online before travel; airlines require the approval letter. The airport stamping fee is not visa-on-arrival
Application notes
- Traveler holds a valid US visa, allowing visa-free entry for up to 15 days under the substitute visa policy
- A passport valid for at least six months from the entry date with at least one blank page is required
- Proof of sufficient funds (100 EUR per day) and confirmed return or onward travel tickets must be presented upon arrival
- For stays exceeding 15 days or without using the US visa exemption, an e-visa pre-approval via smf.st is mandatory before travel
- A local airport fee or tourist tax may apply upon arrival at São Tomé International Airport
Application Process
- 1
Step 1
Apply on the official portal (smf.st/evisa) before departure
- 2
Step 2
Upload passport, photo, and supporting travel documents as required
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Step 3
Print or save the approved e-Visa and travel within its validity period
Step 1
Apply on the official portal (smf.st/evisa) before departure
Step 2
Upload passport, photo, and supporting travel documents as required
Step 3
Print or save the approved e-Visa and travel within its validity period
Document Checklist
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Application documents
- Valid Pakistani passport with at least six months validity beyond arrival date and one blank page
- Valid US visa affixed or linked within the passport
- Return or onward travel ticket confirmation
- Proof of hotel accommodation or confirmed address in São Tomé and Príncipe
- Proof of sufficient financial means equivalent to 100 EUR per day of stay
- Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
- Valid Pakistani passport (minimum six months validity recommended)
- Proof of accommodation or intended address
Health Requirements
Health Requirements
MedicalYellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for travelers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission
- Malaria prophylaxis is strongly recommended as the disease is endemic in the region
- Ensure routine vaccinations are up to date before travel
Destination at a glance
Capital
Sao Tome
Continent
Africa
Currency
Dobra (STN)
Phone code
+239
Language
Portuguese
Exchange rate
1 STN = 12.6974 PKR
Currency converter
LivePKR
1,269.74
USD
4.59
Best Months to Travel
Official links
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum duration of stay permitted using a US visa?▾
Travelers holding a valid US visa can stay for up to 15 days without a pre-arranged visa
What documents must be presented at the border under the US visa exemption?▾
You must present a valid Pakistani passport with a US visa, a return airline ticket, proof of accommodation, and proof of sufficient funds