Zimbabwean visa for Sao Tomean Creole citizens

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

Zimbabwe tourist visa requirements:

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

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

  • Kinshasa: The Embassy of in Kinshasa, ~ 1081.85 kilometers (672.23 mi) away from Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe. (Working hours: Close now).
  • Luanda: The Embassy of in Luanda, ~ 1245.76 kilometers (774.08 mi) away from Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe. (Working hours: Close now).

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

Year Number of visitors (São Tomé and Príncipe) estimated Change (%)
2008 20 N/A
2009 20 0.00%
2010 22 10.00%
2011 24 9.09%
2012 18 -25.00%
2013 18 0.00%
2014 19 5.56%
2015 21 10.53%
2016 22 4.76%
2017 24 9.09%
2018 26 8.33%

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

Zimbabwe & São Tomé and Príncipe comparison

Zimbabwe's area is approximately 386,850 km2 (149,363 sq mi), while the area of São Tomé and Príncipe is approximately 960 km2 (370 sq mi). This means São Tomé and Príncipe is 402.97 times smaller than Zimbabwe.

As of October 2025, Zimbabwe's population is ~16.0 million people - 15,722,692 more people than the population of São Tomé and Príncipe.

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

Zimbabwe São Tomé and Príncipe Difference
Population (est 2025) 15,962,780 240,088 15.7 million more people live in Zimbabwe than São Tomé and Príncipe
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) 32 22 Zimbabwe has 10 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with São Tomé and Príncipe.
Travel freedom (2025) 39 4 Zimbabwe passport holders can visit 35 more countries and territories without a visa.
Number of foreign missions hosted 44 13 Zimbabwean hosts 31 more foreign missions than São Tomé and Príncipe.

Frequently asked questions, answered

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

The number of visitors from São Tomé and Príncipe visiting Zimbabwe in 2018 was approximately 26.

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