You need a visa for Spain if you have a Sao Tomean passport

Entry requirements for Sao Tomean travellers

These rules apply specifically to Sao Tomean passport holders entering Spain as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

• Required

  Mandatory proof of accommodation or an invitation letter

  Travelers must, if required by officials on arrival, specify their purpose to enter Spain. The officials responsible for entry control may require the presentation of documents including proof of accommodation in Spain. Travelers visiting Spain for tourism or personal purposes must provide proof of accommodation, either issued by the lodging establishment, a letter of invitation from an individual, or confirmation of an organized trip reservation. Travelers visiting Spain for professional purposes must provide a letter from a company or authority detailing the need to participate in meetings of a commercial, industrial, or activity-related nature. Travelers need to present documents that show there are commercial relationships or relationships linked to the activity, or access cards to fairs and conferences. Travelers visiting Spain for study or training purposes must provide an enrollment document or documentation proving admission to an educational center. Travelers visiting Spain for all other purposes must provide invitations, reservations, or certificates of participation in travel-related events, entry cards, or receipts. See the source for more details.

  Government of Spain Last checked 2026-08-05
• Required

  Mandatory proof of financial means

  Travelers must be able to present proof of having sufficient financial means for their duration of stay in Spain. The minimum accepted amount travelers must possess is EUR 121.10 per person per day and a total minimum of EUR 1,098.90 or its legal equivalent in foreign currency. Travelers may prove financial means by presenting cash, certified checks, traveler's checks, payment letters, or credit cards accompanied by a bank account statement or an up-to-date bank book. Letters from banks or internet bank statements will not be accepted. Please see the source for more details.

  • This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Travelers with valid authorization for residence or study in Spain, in any of the Member States of the European Union, Andorra, a diplomatic accreditation card, or a cross-border worker card. -Travelers with a valid Spanish visa authorizing residence, residence and work, or study. -Travelers with a valid Spanish return authorization.
  Government of Spain Last checked 2026-08-05
• Required

  Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Spain

  Travelers must, if required by officials on arrival, specify their purpose to enter Spain. The officials responsible for entry control may require the presentation of documents including proof of a return or onward ticket exiting Spain.

  Government of Spain Last checked 2026-08-05
• Required

  Mandatory travel health insurance

  Travelers must have travel health insurance when visiting Spain. Insurance should cover at least EUR 30,000.00, be valid in all Schengen countries, and cover the entire duration of stay.

  Spain Ministry of Foreign Affairs Last checked 2026-08-05
• Required

  Travelers require a passport valid for at least 3 months after the traveler exits Spain

  Travelers need a valid passport to enter Spain. The traveler's passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the traveler's arrival date and remain valid for at least 3 months after the traveler's departure from Spain.

  European Union Last checked 2026-08-05
• May be required

  Entry/Exit System (EES) new digital passport control at European borders

  The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is a new digital border process for non-EU nationals traveling for a short stay (up to 90 days within 180 days). No advance action is required. Travelers should allow additional time at passport control, especially during busy travel seasons. At passport control, travelers provide a facial photo and/or fingerprints. Passports are no longer stamped. Self-service kiosks may be available at some airports and border entries.

  • This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals; -Nationals of Andorra, Monaco, and San Marino; -Holders of Vatican City or Holy See passports; -Holders of residence permits or long-stay visas; -Family members of EU nationals holding a residence card; -UK nationals and family members holding valid Brexit Withdrawal Agreement residence documents issued by their host EU member state. Check the source for more details and a full list of exemptions.
  Entry/Exit System Last checked 2026-08-05
• Not required

  Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Balearic Islands

  Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Balearic Islands.

  Last checked 2023-10-31
• Not required

  Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Canary Islands

  Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Canary Islands.

  Last checked 2023-10-31
• Not required

  Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Spain

  Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Spain.

  Last checked 2026-08-05
• Not required

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

  Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Spain.

  Last checked 2026-08-05
• Not required

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

  Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Balearic Islands.

  Last checked 2023-10-31
• Not required

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

  Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Canary Islands.

  Last checked 2023-10-31
• May be required

  Transit visa may be required

  Travelers do not need a transit visa if transiting through Barcelona (BCN) or Madrid (MAD) and staying in the airport's international area with a destination outside the Schengen Area.

  • This requirement does not apply to: -Travelers transiting through Madrid (MAD) from terminals 1, 2 and 3 to terminals 4 and 4S which implies entering the Schengen area requiring a valid Schengen visa; -Travelers transiting through Barcelona (BCN) between terminals 1 and 2, or terminal 2C, which implies entering the Schengen area requiring a valid Schengen visa.
  Last checked 2026-08-05
• May be required

  Entry requirements for traveling with pets (dogs and cats)

  Travelers should check with their airline for pet transport requirements before traveling, as policies differ. Dogs and cats traveling into the EU from outside the EU must meet entry requirements that vary by country of origin. Pets must be microchipped and vaccinated against rabies. Additional requirements may apply depending on where travel originates. Travelers can check the specific requirements for their country of origin on the EU government's pet travel page. Travelers bringing other animals should check the national rules of their destination country directly.

  EU Pet Entry Requirements Last checked 2026-08-05
• May be required

  Health screening may be required on arrival

  When determined by government officials, travelers visiting Spain may be required to provide a health certificate or undergo a medical examination upon arrival by the Spanish health services, in order to prove that they do not suffer from any diseases that may have public health repercussions.

  Government of Spain Last checked 2026-08-05

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