Sao Tomean Creole visa for Thai citizens

A visa is REQUIRED for Thai 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 Thai 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 Thai citizens Eligible
Visa on arrival São Tomé and Príncipe visa on arrival for Thai citizens Not Available

São Tomé and Príncipe tourist visa requirements:

  • Holding Thai 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 Thailand, 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, ~ 2817.05 kilometers (1750.43 mi) away from Bangkok, Thailand. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 47 minutes).
  • Cairo: The Consulate General of in Cairo, ~ 7211.70 kilometers (4481.14 mi) away from Bangkok, Thailand. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 17 minutes).

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

Tourism Statistics Chart

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

Year Number of visitors (Thailand) estimated Change (%)
2008 87 N/A
2009 91 4.60%
2010 48 -47.25%
2011 73 52.08%
2015 154 110.96%
2016 173 12.34%
2017 173 0.00%
2018 200 15.61%

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 & Thailand comparison

São Tomé and Príncipe's area is approximately 960 km2 (370 sq mi), while the area of Thailand is approximately 510,890 km2 (197,255 sq mi). This means Thailand is 532.18 times bigger than São Tomé and Príncipe.

As of October 2025, São Tomé and Príncipe's population is ~240088 people - 70,432,389 fewer people than the population of Thailand.

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

São Tomé and Príncipe Thailand Difference
Population (est 2025) 240,088 70,672,477 70.4 million fewer people live in São Tomé and Príncipe than Thailand
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) 22 98 São Tomé and Príncipe has 76 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Thailand.
Travel freedom (2025) 4 35 São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders visit 31 fewer countries and territories without a visa.
Number of foreign missions hosted 13 144 Sao Tomean Creole hosts 131 fewer foreign missions than Thailand.

Frequently asked questions, answered

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

The number of visitors from Thailand visiting São Tomé and Príncipe in 2018 was approximately 200.

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