🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates visa requirements for Sao Tomean citizens

Entry rules for São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders

Before traveling to United Arab Emirates, Sao Tomean citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official United Arab Emirates government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.

Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official United Arab Emirates immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.

How this compares

The Sao Tomean passport ranks #142 worldwide, opening 61 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (25 visa-free, 34 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). United Arab Emirates is not among them — it is one of the 100 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.

The reverse trip is easier: Emirati citizens can enter São Tomé and Príncipe visa-free · 15 days.

Across Western Asia as a whole, 2 of 17 destinations are open to Sao Tomean travelers without arranging a visa in advance.

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