Sao Tomean Creole visa for Ugandan citizens

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

São Tomé and Príncipe tourist visa requirements:

  • Holding Ugandan 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 Uganda, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of São Tomé and Príncipe nearest your place of residence.

  • Luanda: The Embassy of in Luanda, ~ 2394.48 kilometers (1487.86 mi) away from Kampala, Uganda. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 38 minutes).
  • Libreville: The Embassy of in Libreville, ~ 2539.69 kilometers (1578.09 mi) away from Kampala, Uganda. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 38 minutes).

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

Tourism Statistics Chart

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

Year Number of visitors (Uganda) estimated Change (%)
2008 10 N/A
2009 10 0.00%
2010 6 -40.00%
2011 8 33.33%
2015 18 125.00%
2016 20 11.11%
2017 20 0.00%
2018 23 15.00%

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 & Uganda comparison

São Tomé and Príncipe's area is approximately 960 km2 (370 sq mi), while the area of Uganda is approximately 199,810 km2 (77,147 sq mi). This means Uganda is 208.14 times bigger than São Tomé and Príncipe.

As of October 2025, São Tomé and Príncipe's population is ~240088 people - 53,093,926 fewer people than the population of Uganda.

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

São Tomé and Príncipe Uganda Difference
Population (est 2025) 240,088 53,334,014 53.1 million fewer people live in São Tomé and Príncipe than Uganda
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) 22 42 São Tomé and Príncipe has 20 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Uganda.
Travel freedom (2025) 4 38 São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders visit 34 fewer countries and territories without a visa.
Number of foreign missions hosted 13 50 Sao Tomean Creole hosts 37 fewer foreign missions than Uganda.

Frequently asked questions, answered

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

The number of visitors from Uganda visiting São Tomé and Príncipe in 2018 was approximately 23.

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