Tanzanian visa for Sao Tomean Creole citizens

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

Tanzania tourist visa requirements:

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

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

  • Luanda: The Consulate General of in Luanda, ~ 1245.76 kilometers (774.08 mi) away from Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 25 minutes).
  • Bujumbura: The Embassy of in Bujumbura, ~ 2547.91 kilometers (1583.20 mi) away from Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 25 minutes).

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

Year Number of visitors (São Tomé and Príncipe) estimated Change (%)
2008 8 N/A
2009 7 -12.50%
2010 8 14.29%
2011 8 0.00%
2012 10 25.00%
2013 11 10.00%
2014 11 0.00%
2015 11 0.00%
2016 12 9.09%
2017 13 8.33%
2018 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.)

Tanzania & São Tomé and Príncipe comparison

Tanzania's area is approximately 885,800 km2 (342,009 sq mi), while the area of São Tomé and Príncipe is approximately 960 km2 (370 sq mi). This means São Tomé and Príncipe is 922.71 times smaller than Tanzania.

As of October 2025, Tanzania's population is ~68.6 million people - 68,394,528 more people than the population of São Tomé and Príncipe.

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

Tanzania São Tomé and Príncipe Difference
Population (est 2025) 68,634,616 240,088 68.4 million more people live in Tanzania than São Tomé and Príncipe
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) 38 22 Tanzania has 16 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with São Tomé and Príncipe.
Travel freedom (2025) 43 4 Tanzania passport holders can visit 39 more countries and territories without a visa.
Number of foreign missions hosted 53 13 Tanzanian hosts 40 more foreign missions than São Tomé and Príncipe.

Frequently asked questions, answered

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

The number of visitors from São Tomé and Príncipe visiting Tanzania in 2018 was approximately 14.

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