Sao Tomean Creole visa for Australian citizens

A visa is REQUIRED for Australian passport holders visiting São Tomé and Príncipe for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:

Visa requirements:

Visa type Purposes Visa requirements Allowed stay
Tourist visa For Australian citizens to enter São Tomé and Príncipe for a short-term tourism purpose. Visa required N/A
Evisa São Tomé and Príncipe e-visa for Australian citizens Eligible
Visa on arrival São Tomé and Príncipe visa on arrival for Australian citizens Not Available

São Tomé and Príncipe tourist visa requirements:

  • Holding Australian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in São Tomé and Príncipe.
  • Proof of onward travel (departure) from São Tomé and Príncipe.

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

  • New Delhi: The Honorary Consulate of in New Delhi, ~ 10349.17 kilometers (6430.67 mi) away from Canberra, Australia. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 16 minutes).
  • Cape Town: The Consulate General of in Cape Town, ~ 10770.65 kilometers (6692.57 mi) away from Canberra, Australia. (Working hours: Close now Lunch time ).

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

Tourism Statistics Chart

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

Year Number of visitors (Australia) estimated Change (%)
2008 506 N/A
2009 530 4.74%
2010 279 -47.36%
2011 426 52.69%
2015 893 109.62%
2016 1,009 12.99%
2017 1,009 0.00%
2018 1,166 15.56%

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

São Tomé and Príncipe & Australia comparison

São Tomé and Príncipe's area is approximately 960 km2 (370 sq mi), while the area of Australia is approximately 7,682,300 km2 (2,966,151 sq mi). This means Australia is 8002.40 times bigger than São Tomé and Príncipe.

As of October 2025, São Tomé and Príncipe's population is ~240088 people - 26,764,289 fewer people than the population of Australia.

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

São Tomé and Príncipe Australia Difference
Population (est 2025) 240,088 27,004,377 26.8 million fewer people live in São Tomé and Príncipe than Australia
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) 22 136 São Tomé and Príncipe has 114 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Australia.
Travel freedom (2025) 4 130 São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders visit 126 fewer countries and territories without a visa.
Number of foreign missions hosted 13 319 Sao Tomean Creole hosts 306 fewer foreign missions than Australia.

Frequently asked questions, answered

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

The number of visitors from Australia visiting São Tomé and Príncipe in 2018 was approximately 1,166.

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