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Saudi Arabia visa for citizens of Sao Tome and Principe

Citizens of Sao Tome and Principe need an e-visa to travel to Saudi Arabia. It is issued online, with no embassy visit. Official processing time is not published. Visago fills in and submits the application for you; the all-in price starts at $25, government fee included.

For citizens of Sao Tome and Principe: the passport opens 28 countries visa-free; São Tomé — Riyadh: ≈ 5,080 km, about 7 hours of flying.

Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026

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How much does a Saudi Arabia visa cost for citizens of Sao Tome and Principe?

Tourist, 90 days, multiple entryGovernment fee: $105 · Valid for: 365 days$121
Tourist, 90 days, single entryGovernment fee: $105 · Valid for: 90 days$308
Transit, 96 hours, single entryGovernment fee: $0 · Valid for: 90 days$25
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Can I travel to Saudi Arabia without a visa on a Sao Tome and Principe passport?

No: citizens of Sao Tome and Principe need a visa. But you can get it quickly and at a low price — online with us, from $25, with no embassy visit.

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Saudi Arabia visa rules at a glance

  • With a Sao Tome and Principe passport you can visit 28 countries visa-free, 29 with a visa on arrival and 45 with an e-visa; 96 more require an embassy visa.
  • By the number of visa-free destinations, the Sao Tome and Principe passport ranks 150th of 199.
  • Sao Tome and Principe passport: visa-free access to 28 countries; Saudi Arabia passport: 53.
  • Citizens of Sao Tome and Principe and Saudi Arabia can travel together visa-free to 21 countries, for example: Angola, Zambia, South Africa, Palestine, Kosovo, Seychelles, Barbados, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Dominica, Haiti, Ecuador, Panama, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Malaysia.
  • Citizens of Saudi Arabia, in turn, need an e-visa to travel to Sao Tome and Principe. Sao Tome and Principe visa for citizens of Saudi Arabia

Travelling to Saudi Arabia: good to know

  • São Tomé — Riyadh: about 5,080 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 7 hours.
  • Time difference with your country’s capital: +3 hours.
  • Local time: São Tomé 12:00 — Riyadh 15:00.
  • Local currency: Saudi Riyal.
  • Languages: Arabic.
  • Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ SAR 3.75.
  • Saudi Arabia is the 74th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of Sao Tome and Principe.
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Visa rules for Saudi Arabia for citizens of countries bordering Sao Tome and Principe:

Official portal: visa.visitsaudi.com

How to get a Saudi Arabia visa

  1. 1Passport photo
  2. 2Face photo
  3. 3Payment
  4. 4Manager and visa

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight: São Tomé — Riyadh?

About 7 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 5,080 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.

What is the time difference with Saudi Arabia?

Time difference with your country’s capital: +3 hours.

Do citizens of Saudi Arabia need a visa for Sao Tome and Principe?

Citizens of Saudi Arabia, in turn, need an e-visa to travel to Sao Tome and Principe.

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