São Tomé and Príncipe
Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
At a glance
São Tomé and Príncipe visa & entry requirements
Whether you need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.
Short-stay tourist entry to São Tomé and Príncipe, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.
Do you need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
Pick your passport and get the exact entry rule for São Tomé and Príncipe — visa-free, visa on arrival, e-Visa or apply in advance.
Staying online in São Tomé and Príncipe
- Use home banking & apps that block foreign IP addresses
- Reach sites & services that may be blocked locally
- Encrypt hotel, café & airport WiFi
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 57 countries can currently enter São Tomé and Príncipe visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. When we have indicative figures for São Tomé and Príncipe they’re shown above, but they’re compiled from third-party sources — always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.
Start on São Tomé and Príncipe’s official government entry or e-Visa page (linked above when available). Check which visa type fits your trip, prepare a passport valid for your whole stay and any required documents, and apply well before you travel.
Power & plugs
São Tomé and Príncipe runs on 220V with plug types C, F. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.
Good news — these socket types are mutually compatible, so a single Type C adapter covers all of São Tomé and Príncipe.
Full power guide for São Tomé and PríncipeLocation
Light & dark
São Tomé swings from 12-hour winter days to 12 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 17:28.
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