São Tomé and Príncipe Passport Ranking #129

The percentage of countries that holders of this passport can enter visa-free or through simplified entry procedures is 29.3%.
Passport Summary The passport’s global ranking position is 129. The number of visa-free countries is 27, the number of countries offering visa on arrival is 27, the number requiring an electronic travel authorization is 4, and the number requiring a visa is 140.Global Passport Ranking
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How Do We Rank It?

Passport Reports ranks passports by their Mobility Score. The Mobility Score represents the total number of countries that can be entered visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an electronic travel authorization. If Mobility Scores are equal, the number of countries accessible without a visa is considered first. If that number is also equal, the number of countries accessible with an electronic travel authorization is considered. If the tie remains, the number of countries accessible with a visa on arrival is considered. If all values are equal, the countries share the same rank. Why are rankings not the same across different indexes? Review the algorithm used in our methodology.

Sao Tome and Principe: This country’s passport is ranked No. 129 globally.Last check:Last update:
Mobility Score58
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Passport Mobility Over Time

Annual Mobility Score and global ranking history for this passport.

Mobility History Table
YearMobility ScoreGlobal Rank
2020 (COVID-19 Impact)
2020
COVID-19 Impact
57114
202163123
202273125
202373130
202473125
202571125
202658129

Sao Tome and Principe: Country Facts

Population
244,994(2026 est.)
Official language
Portuguese
Government type
Semi-presidential republic
Continent
Africa
Capital
São Tomé
Currency
São Tomé & Príncipe dobras
Area
1,001 km²
Phone code
+239

Sao Tome and Principe: Other Rankings

This section shows where the country ranks across continents, regions, groups and categories. Each ranking applies only to the relevant context and is separate from the country’s overall global passport ranking. As a result, a country’s global rank may differ from its rank within a specific continent, region, group or category.

Passport Ranking of African CountriesPassport ranking among countries in this continent
21st out of 54 countries
Welcoming CountriesRanking of countries by the ease of entry they offer foreign passport holders
109th out of 199 countries
PortuguesePassport ranking among countries where this language is an official language
6th out of 10 countries
Semi-Presidential RepublicPassport ranking among countries with this form of government
10th out of 16 countries
African Union CountriesPassport ranking among African Union member countries
21st out of 54 countries
G77 CountriesPassport ranking among G77 countries
78th out of 132 countries

Key Destination Access

USAVisa Required

A valid visa is required before travel.

United KingdomVisa Required

A valid visa is required before travel.

CanadaVisa Required

A valid visa is required before travel.

Schengen AreaVisa Required

A valid visa is required before travel.

Update History

  1. Ranking Change

    Passport ranking rose from 130th to 129th.

  2. Ranking Change

    Passport ranking rose from 133rd to 130th.

  3. Sao Tome and PrincipeLaos

    The requirement to obtain a visa before travel has been removed; a visa can now be obtained on arrival.

  4. Ranking Change

    Passport ranking fell from 131st to 133rd.

  5. Sao Tome and PrincipeLaos

    Visa on arrival is no longer available; a visa is now required before travel.