Kenyan visa for Sao Tomean Creole citizens

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

Kenya tourist visa requirements:

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

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

  • Kinshasa: The Embassy of in Kinshasa, ~ 1086.35 kilometers (675.03 mi) away from Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 minutes).
  • Luanda: The Embassy of in Luanda, ~ 1252.15 kilometers (778.05 mi) away from Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 34 minutes).

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

Year Number of visitors (São Tomé and Príncipe) estimated Change (%)
2008 11 N/A
2009 14 27.27%
2010 15 7.14%
2011 18 20.00%
2012 16 -11.11%
2013 14 -12.50%
2014 13 -7.14%
2015 11 -15.38%
2016 13 18.18%
2017 14 7.69%

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

Kenya & São Tomé and Príncipe comparison

Kenya's area is approximately 569,140 km2 (219,746 sq mi), while the area of São Tomé and Príncipe is approximately 960 km2 (370 sq mi). This means São Tomé and Príncipe is 592.85 times smaller than Kenya.

As of October 2025, Kenya's population is ~59.9 million people - 59,661,135 more people than the population of São Tomé and Príncipe.

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

Kenya São Tomé and Príncipe Difference
Population (est 2025) 59,901,223 240,088 59.7 million more people live in Kenya than São Tomé and Príncipe
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) 5 22 Kenya has 17 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with São Tomé and Príncipe.
Travel freedom (2025) 43 4 Kenya passport holders can visit 39 more countries and territories without a visa.
Number of foreign missions hosted 94 13 Kenyan hosts 81 more foreign missions than São Tomé and Príncipe.

Frequently asked questions, answered

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

The number of visitors from São Tomé and Príncipe visiting Kenya in 2017 was approximately 14.

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  • Nairobi to Sao Tome: 3117.49 km (1937.12 mi)
  • Travel time: 6 hours 29 minutes

This page was last updated on: October 2025