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You need a visa for Sao Tome and Principe if you have a Cook Islander passport

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A visa is required for this route, but it cannot be applied for online. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a quote.

Travelling to Sao Tome and Principe Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Cook Islander citizens need a visa for Sao Tome and Principe. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

At your local embassy or consulate. There is no online application for this route, so the appointment and the documents are handled in person.

Yes. We cannot file this one online, but tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a quote.

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What Sao Tome and Principe may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate required
  • Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
  • Hotel booking or accommodation confirmation
  • Return flight or onward travel itinerary
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay

Entry requirements for Cook Islander travellers

These rules apply specifically to Cook Islander passport holders entering Sao Tome and Principe as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Recommended

    Recommended vaccinations for Sao Tome and Principe

    Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Measles. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.

    CDC - Sao Tome and Principe Last checked 2026-08-03
  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Sao Tome and Principe

    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Sao Tome and Principe.

    Last checked 2026-08-03
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Sao Tome and Principe.

    Last checked 2026-08-03

A look at Sao Tome and Principe

  • Pristine tropical beach with coconut palms and crystal-clear waters on Principe Island
    Principe Island — Untouched beaches and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
  • Traditional cocoa plantation with workers harvesting pods in Sao Tome's lush highlands
    Cocoa Plantations — Sao Tome's historic agricultural heritage
  • Portuguese colonial architecture in Sao Tome City with colorful buildings and cobblestone streets
    Sao Tome City — Historic colonial capital with Portuguese heritage
  • Dense tropical rainforest with towering trees and misty mountains in Obo National Park
    Obo National Park — Pristine rainforest covering volcanic peaks

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Where else Cook Islander citizens can apply online

See every country a Cook Islander passport can enter — visa-free, on arrival or with an eVisa.