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South Korea visa for citizens of Sao Tome and Principe

Citizens of Sao Tome and Principe need an e-visa to travel to South Korea. It is issued online, with no embassy visit. Official processing time is up to 3 days. Visago fills in and submits the application for you; the all-in price starts at $45, government fee included.

For citizens of Sao Tome and Principe: the passport opens 28 countries visa-free; São Tomé — Seoul: ≈ 12,600 km, about 16.5 hours of flying.

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

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How much does a South Korea visa cost for citizens of Sao Tome and Principe?

Tourist, 90 days, multiple entryGovernment fee: $7 · Valid for: 1095 days$45
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Can I travel to South Korea 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 $45, with no embassy visit.

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South Korea 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; South Korea passport: 114.
  • Citizens of Sao Tome and Principe and South Korea can travel together visa-free to 23 countries, for example: Angola, Zambia, South Africa, Palestine, Kosovo, Seychelles, Barbados, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Dominica, Haiti, Bahamas, Ecuador, Panama, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua.
  • Citizens of South Korea, in turn, don’t need a visa for Sao Tome and Principe. Sao Tome and Principe visa for citizens of South Korea

Travelling to South Korea: good to know

  • São Tomé — Seoul: about 12,600 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 16.5 hours.
  • Time difference with your country’s capital: +9 hours.
  • Local time: São Tomé 12:00 — Seoul 21:00.
  • Local currency: South Korean Won.
  • Languages: Korean.
  • Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ ₩1,357.
  • South Korea is the 180th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of Sao Tome and Principe.
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Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of Sao Tome and Principe:

How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to South Korea

Visa rules for South Korea for citizens of countries bordering Sao Tome and Principe:

Official portal: www.k-eta.go.kr

How to get a South Korea 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 — Seoul?

About 16.5 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 12,600 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.

What is the time difference with South Korea?

Time difference with your country’s capital: +9 hours.

Do citizens of South Korea need a visa for Sao Tome and Principe?

Citizens of South Korea, in turn, don’t need a visa for Sao Tome and Principe.

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