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São Tomé and Príncipe entry requirements
What you need to enter São Tomé and Príncipe: visa rules by passport, vaccines, arrival airports and practical details for your trip.
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the embassy before you book.
Visa rules by passport
| Passports | Entry | Fee | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| All 14 passports we cover | Visa-free | — | Up to 15 days |
Detailed guide for your passport
Health and vaccines
Yellow fever. A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria. Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
Routine vaccines should be up to date. Travel clinics commonly also discuss hepatitis A, typhoid and, for longer rural stays, rabies. Book 6 to 8 weeks before departure.
Practical details
- Capital
- São Tomé
- Currency
- São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN)
- Languages
- Portuguese, Forro
- Plug types
- C, F
- Best time
- June to September
- Main airports
- São Tomé (TMS)
Highlights of São Tomé and Príncipe
- Pico Cão Grande
- Príncipe Biosphere Reserve
- Historic cocoa plantations (roças)
Frequently asked questions
Do EU citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
No. EU passport holders can visit São Tomé and Príncipe visa-free (up to 15 days).
Is a yellow fever vaccination required for São Tomé and Príncipe?
A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Is there malaria in São Tomé and Príncipe?
Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
What is the best time to visit São Tomé and Príncipe?
June to September is generally the best time to visit.
What currency is used in São Tomé and Príncipe?
The currency is the São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN). Cards work in cities and larger hotels; carry some cash for markets and rural areas.
Sources
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
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