Iceland Visa RequirementsFor Sao Tome and Principe passport holders
Citizens of Sao Tome and Principe need a Schengen visa for Iceland. Iceland's geysers, glaciers, and Northern Lights are extraordinary. Apply through a Schengen embassy or representative in Sao Tome.
Sao Tome and Principe passport holders require a visa to enter Iceland.
Apply for a Schengen visa at the French or Portuguese embassy in Sao Tome for Iceland entry. Required documents include passport, form, photos, travel insurance, financial statements, and itinerary. Standard Schengen fee EUR 80. Apply at least 4 weeks before travel.
Iceland is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
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Sao Tome and Principe to Iceland: What You Need to Know
Iceland is a Schengen member (though not EU) and requires Saotomean passport holders to obtain a Schengen visa. Icelandic consular representation in Sao Tome is through another Schengen member, typically France or Portugal. A Schengen visa covers Iceland and all other member states.
How to Get There
Sao Tome connects to Iceland via Lisbon or Copenhagen. Icelandair offers Reykjavik connections to many European cities. Iceland is often used as a transatlantic stopover between Europe and North America.
Money & Banking
Iceland uses the Icelandic Krona (ISK). ATMs available at airport and throughout Reykjavik. Iceland is highly cashless. Currency exchange at Keflavik Airport. Bring EUR to exchange on arrival.
Practical Tips
1. Iceland is one of Europe's most expensive countries; budget significantly.
2. Apply through the French embassy in Sao Tome which typically represents Nordic countries.
3. The Northern Lights are best viewed November to February.
4. Iceland uses the Icelandic Krona (ISK).
5. A Schengen visa covers Iceland and all other 26 member states.