Visa Requirements

Many visitors can enter São Tomé and Príncipe visa-free for short tourist stays. Other travellers may need to apply before arrival, depending on nationality and length of stay.

If you are unsure, check the current visa rules before booking flights.

EU and UK citizens can enter São Tomé and Príncipe visa-free for stays of up to 15 days. For longer stays, a visa extension must be arranged at the migration office in São Tomé City before your 15 days expire.

Visa rules vary by nationality. Some visitors can enter visa-free for short stays, while others need a visa before travelling.

Check the current São Tomé and Príncipe visa requirements for your passport before you travel, especially if you are staying longer than 15 days.

Yellow fever requirements depend on your route into São Tomé and Príncipe.

If you are arriving from, or transiting through, a country where yellow fever is present, you may need to show a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. Check this before travelling, especially if your route includes another African country.

Check visa and health requirements before booking your trip, not at the airport.

Carry your passport, return or onward travel details, and accommodation information with you when you arrive.

If your stay is longer than 15 days, confirm the correct visa or extension process before travelling.