U.S. visa for Sao Tomean Creole citizens

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

United States tourist visa requirements:

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

If you are looking for United States 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 United States nearest your place of residence.

  • Libreville: The Embassy of in Libreville, ~ 304.14 kilometers (188.99 mi) away from Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe. (Working hours: Close now).
  • Malabo: The Embassy of in Malabo, ~ 441.76 kilometers (274.50 mi) away from Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe. (Working hours: Close now).

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

Year Number of visitors (São Tomé and Príncipe) estimated Change (%)
2008 580 N/A
2009 551 -5.00%
2010 600 8.89%
2011 635 5.83%
2012 670 5.51%
2013 716 6.87%
2014 754 5.31%
2015 778 3.18%
2016 764 -1.80%
2017 772 1.05%
2018 797 3.24%

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

United States & São Tomé and Príncipe comparison

United States's area is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi), while the area of São Tomé and Príncipe is approximately 960 km2 (370 sq mi). This means São Tomé and Príncipe is 9528.56 times smaller than United States.

As of April 2024, United States's population is ~338.8 million people - 338,578,411 more people than the population of São Tomé and Príncipe.

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

United States São Tomé and Príncipe Difference
Population (est 2024) 338,814,313 235,902 338.6 million more people live in United States than São Tomé and Príncipe
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) 273 22 United States has 251 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with São Tomé and Príncipe.
Travel freedom (2024) 134 4 United States passport holders can visit 130 more countries and territories without a visa.
Number of foreign missions hosted 1147 13 U.S. hosts 1134 more foreign missions than São Tomé and Príncipe.

Frequently asked questions, answered

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

The number of visitors from São Tomé and Príncipe visiting United States in 2018 was approximately 797.

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