São Tomé e Príncipe Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
| EU | Yes | Yes | No |
Passports
To enter São Tomé e Príncipe, a passport valid for the duration of stay is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Visas
Visas for São Tomé e Príncipe are not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 15 days except:
• Nationals of Australia, who do require a visa (unless they hold a valid American or Schengen visa and a passport with at least three months' validity).
Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact their nearest embassy to check visa requirements for São Tomé e Príncipe.
Visa Note
EU, Canadian and US nationals staying longer than 15 days must obtain a visa in advance.
Types and Cost
Single-entry tourist visa: €20; multiple-entry business visa: €60.
Validity
Tourist visa: 30 days within 120 days of issue; business visa: multiple entries within six months.
Application to
Consulate (or consular section at embassy). EU residents requiring a visa should apply to the embassy in Brussels (ambassade@saotomeprincipe.be). You can also apply for a visa online (www.smf.st/virtualvisa).
Working days
Allow two days for visa processing.
Sufficient Funds
You should be able to show sufficient funds (€100 per day) on arrival.
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
Embassy of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé e Príncipe in the USA
Telephone:
Website:
Address: , 7th Floor, 400 Park Avenue, New York, 10022,
Opening times:
Embassy of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé e Príncipe in Belgium
Telephone: 2 734 8966.
Website:
Address: , Square Montgommery, 175 avenue de Tervuren, Brussels, 1150,
Opening times:
