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São Tomé and Príncipe

Everything to have & know before you land in São Tomé and Príncipe.

🧭 Quick facts

1 USD = 21.09 STN
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Plug C, F · ~230V

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Events per month — peak around July.

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Tourist Visa RequiredRequired📄 Entry & DocsMost nationalities need a visa obtained in advance or upon arrivalSource · Ministry of Foreign Affairs, São Tomé
Passport ValidityRequired📄 Entry & DocsMust be valid for at least six months beyond planned departure date
Yellow Fever VaccinationRequired💉 HealthMandatory vaccination for entry into the countrySource · WHO International Travel Guidelines
Water SafetyRequired💉 HealthDrink only bottled or boiled water to avoid waterborne diseases
Travel Health InsuranceRecommended💉 HealthMedical facilities are limited, comprehensive insurance is crucial
Last reviewed 2026-06-24. Entry, health and safety rules change — always confirm with official sources (and a travel clinic for vaccines) before you travel.
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Safety & alerts — São Tomé and Príncipe

Trip-readiness signal · indicative only

Level 2

Exercise increased caution

Exercise increased caution in Sao Tome and Principe due to health risks. U.S. government employee travel restrictions As of August 12, 2026, U.S. government employees working for the U.S. Mission to Angola and Sao Tome and Principe no longer need special permission to travel to Sao Tome and Principe due to safety risks. Health Medical services in Sao Tome and Principe are limited. There are no ade

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Indicative information aggregated from public sources (U.S. State Dept · GDELT). Always check your government's official travel advisory before travelling. Advisory updated 9/12/2026.