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Best to know · 15 tips
Before you go, when you land, once there
Reviewed by Corners on 24 Juni 2026. Sources named on each.
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Tourist Visa RequiredLazima📄 Kuingia & hatiMost nationalities need a visa obtained in advance or upon arrivalSource · Ministry of Foreign Affairs, São Tomé
Passport ValidityLazima📄 Kuingia & hatiMust be valid for at least six months beyond planned departure date
Yellow Fever VaccinationLazima💉 AfyaMandatory vaccination for entry into the countrySource · WHO International Travel Guidelines
Water SafetyLazima💉 AfyaDrink only bottled or boiled water to avoid waterborne diseases
Travel Health InsuranceInapendekezwa💉 AfyaMedical facilities are limited, comprehensive insurance is crucial
Imekaguliwa 2026-06-24. Sheria za kuingia, afya na usalama hubadilika — thibitisha kila wakati kwenye vyanzo rasmi (na kliniki ya safari) kabla ya kusafiri.
Safety & alerts
Exercise increased caution
The official advisory and recent signals (GDELT) — indicative, streamed in.
Reading the official advisory and the recent signals…
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
Taarifa za mwongozo zilizokusanywa kutoka vyanzo vya umma (U.S. State Dept · GDELT). Angalia daima ushauri rasmi wa safari wa serikali yako kabla ya kusafiri. Ushauri ulisasishwa 10/27/2026.