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🇧🇾 Belarus visa requirements for Sao Tomean citizens

Visa required

Yes — Sao Tomean citizens need a visa to enter Belarus, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.

Entry rules for São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders

Sao Tomean citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Belarus. Applications generally go through a Belarus embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.

Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Belarus 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). Belarus is not among them — it is one of the 100 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.

In the other direction, Belarusian citizens traveling to São Tomé and Príncipe face a different rule: e-visa.

Eastern Europe is closed to spontaneous travel for Sao Tomean passport holders: none of its 4 destinations can be entered without an application first.

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About Belarus

Capital
Minsk
Region
Eastern Europe
Currency
Belarusian ruble (Br)
Languages
Belarusian, Russian

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Frequently asked questions

Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Belarus?

Yes — Sao Tomean citizens need a visa to enter Belarus, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.

What currency is used in Belarus?

The currency in Belarus is the Belarusian ruble (Br). The capital city is Minsk.

Is this information up to date?

Current status: Visa required for Sao Tomean citizens traveling to Belarus. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Belarus embassy or immigration authority before booking.

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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.