Canadian visa for Sao Tomean Creole citizens

A visa is REQUIRED for Sao Tomean Creole passport holders visiting Canada for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:

Visa requirements:

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

Canada tourist visa requirements:

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

If you are looking for Canada 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 Canada nearest your place of residence.

  • Libreville: The Honorary Consulate of in Libreville, ~ 304.14 kilometers (188.99 mi) away from Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 22 minutes).
  • Port Harcourt: The Consulate General of in Port Harcourt, ~ 503.46 kilometers (312.84 mi) away from Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 22 minutes).

Canada visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Canada 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 Canada from 2008 to 2018.

Year Number of visitors (São Tomé and Príncipe) estimated Change (%)
2008 171 N/A
2009 157 -8.19%
2010 162 3.18%
2011 160 -1.23%
2012 163 1.88%
2013 161 -1.23%
2014 165 2.48%
2015 180 9.09%
2016 200 11.11%
2017 209 4.50%
2018 211 0.96%

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

Canada & São Tomé and Príncipe comparison

Canada's area is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi), while the area of São Tomé and Príncipe is approximately 960 km2 (370 sq mi). This means São Tomé and Príncipe is 9472.41 times smaller than Canada.

As of October 2025, Canada's population is ~39.4 million people - 39,181,591 more people than the population of São Tomé and Príncipe.

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

Canada São Tomé and Príncipe Difference
Population (est 2025) 39,421,679 240,088 39.2 million more people live in Canada than São Tomé and Príncipe
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) 144 22 Canada has 122 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with São Tomé and Príncipe.
Travel freedom (2025) 129 4 Canada passport holders can visit 125 more countries and territories without a visa.
Number of foreign missions hosted 469 13 Canadian hosts 456 more foreign missions than São Tomé and Príncipe.

Frequently asked questions, answered

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

The number of visitors from São Tomé and Príncipe visiting Canada in 2018 was approximately 211.

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