Egyptian visa for Sao Tomean Creole citizens

A visa is REQUIRED for Sao Tomean Creole passport holders visiting Egypt 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 Egypt for a short-term tourism purpose. Visa required N/A
Evisa Egypt e-visa for Sao Tomean Creole citizens Not Available
Visa on arrival Egypt visa on arrival for Sao Tomean Creole citizens Eligible

Egypt tourist visa requirements:

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

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

  • Malabo: The Embassy of in Malabo, ~ 442.48 kilometers (274.94 mi) away from Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 21 minutes).
  • Yaounde: The Embassy of in Yaounde, ~ 661.59 kilometers (411.09 mi) away from Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 21 minutes).

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

Year Number of visitors (São Tomé and Príncipe) estimated Change (%)
2008 123 N/A
2009 119 -3.25%
2010 141 18.49%
2011 95 -32.62%
2012 112 17.89%
2013 92 -17.86%
2014 96 4.35%
2015 91 -5.21%
2016 53 -41.76%
2017 82 54.72%
2018 112 36.59%

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

Egypt & São Tomé and Príncipe comparison

Egypt's area is approximately 1,002,450 km2 (387,047 sq mi), while the area of São Tomé and Príncipe is approximately 960 km2 (370 sq mi). This means São Tomé and Príncipe is 1044.22 times smaller than Egypt.

As of October 2025, Egypt's population is ~112.3 million people - 112,020,753 more people than the population of São Tomé and Príncipe.

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

Egypt São Tomé and Príncipe Difference
Population (est 2025) 112,260,841 240,088 112.0 million more people live in Egypt than São Tomé and Príncipe
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) 131 22 Egypt has 109 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with São Tomé and Príncipe.
Travel freedom (2025) 16 4 Egypt passport holders can visit 12 more countries and territories without a visa.
Number of foreign missions hosted 159 13 Egyptian hosts 146 more foreign missions than São Tomé and Príncipe.

Frequently asked questions, answered

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

The number of visitors from São Tomé and Príncipe visiting Egypt in 2018 was approximately 112.

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