Eswatini visa for Sao Tomean Creole citizens

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

Eswatini tourist visa requirements:

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

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

  • Nairobi: The High Commission of in Nairobi, ~ 3350.44 kilometers (2081.87 mi) away from Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 0 minutes).
  • Addis Ababa: The Embassy of in Addis Ababa, ~ 3673.60 kilometers (2282.67 mi) away from Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 0 minutes).

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

Year Number of visitors (São Tomé and Príncipe) estimated Change (%)
2008 8 N/A
2009 9 12.50%
2010 9 0.00%
2011 9 0.00%
2012 9 0.00%
2013 10 11.11%
2014 9 -10.00%
2015 9 0.00%
2016 9 0.00%
2017 9 0.00%
2018 8 -11.11%

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

Eswatini & São Tomé and Príncipe comparison

Eswatini's area is approximately 17,200 km2 (6,640 sq mi), while the area of São Tomé and Príncipe is approximately 960 km2 (370 sq mi). This means São Tomé and Príncipe is 17.92 times smaller than Eswatini.

As of October 2025, Eswatini's population is ~1.2 million people - 980,984 more people than the population of São Tomé and Príncipe.

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

Eswatini São Tomé and Príncipe Difference
Population (est 2025) 1,221,072 240,088 980984 more people live in Eswatini than São Tomé and Príncipe
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) 16 22 Eswatini has 6 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with São Tomé and Príncipe.
Travel freedom (2025) 43 4 Eswatini passport holders can visit 39 more countries and territories without a visa.
Number of foreign missions hosted 9 13 Eswatini hosts 4 fewer foreign missions than São Tomé and Príncipe.

Frequently asked questions, answered

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

The number of visitors from São Tomé and Príncipe visiting Eswatini in 2018 was approximately 8.

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