Bahamian visa for Sao Tomean Creole citizens

A visa is NOT required for Sao Tomean Creole passport holders visiting Bahamas for a short-term stay: 3 months.

Visa requirements:

Visa type Purposes Visa requirements Allowed stay
Tourist visa For Sao Tomean Creole citizens to enter Bahamas for a short-term tourism purpose. Not required 3 months
Evisa Bahamas e-visa for Sao Tomean Creole citizens Not Available
Visa on arrival Bahamas visa on arrival for Sao Tomean Creole citizens Not Available

Bahamas tourist visa requirements:

  • Holding Sao Tomean Creole passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Bahamas.
  • Proof of onward travel (departure) from Bahamas.

If you are looking for Bahamas visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from São Tomé and Príncipe, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Bahamas nearest your place of residence.

  • Casablanca: The Honorary Consulate of in Casablanca, ~ 3991.39 kilometers (2480.14 mi) away from Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 44 minutes).
  • Valletta: The Honorary Consulate of in Valletta, ~ 4036.17 kilometers (2507.96 mi) away from Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 44 minutes).

Bahamas visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Bahamas diplomatic mission offices to São Tomé and Príncipe for guidance)

Tourism Statistics Chart

The line chart shows the number of visitors from São Tomé and Príncipe traveling to Bahamas from 2008 to 2018.

Year Number of visitors (São Tomé and Príncipe) estimated Change (%)
2008 15 N/A
2009 13 -13.33%
2010 14 7.69%
2011 13 -7.14%
2012 14 7.69%
2013 14 0.00%
2014 14 0.00%
2015 15 7.14%
2016 15 0.00%
2017 14 -6.67%
2018 16 14.29%

References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)

Bahamas & São Tomé and Príncipe comparison

Bahamas's area is approximately 10,010 km2 (3,864 sq mi), while the area of São Tomé and Príncipe is approximately 960 km2 (370 sq mi). This means São Tomé and Príncipe is 10.43 times smaller than Bahamas.

As of October 2025, Bahamas's population is ~412316 people - 172,228 more people than the population of São Tomé and Príncipe.

We have highlighted Bahamas & São Tomé and Príncipe’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.

Bahamas São Tomé and Príncipe Difference
Population (est 2025) 412,316 240,088 172228 more people live in Bahamas than São Tomé and Príncipe
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) 48 22 Bahamas has 26 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with São Tomé and Príncipe.
Travel freedom (2025) 122 4 Bahamas passport holders can visit 118 more countries and territories without a visa.
Number of foreign missions hosted 35 13 Bahamian hosts 22 more foreign missions than São Tomé and Príncipe.

Frequently asked questions, answered

How many visitors from São Tomé and Príncipe travel to Bahamas in one year?

The number of visitors from São Tomé and Príncipe visiting Bahamas in 2018 was approximately 16.

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