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Do American citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the embassy before you book.
No. American citizens can visit São Tomé and Príncipe without a visa for tourism, for up to 15 days.
At a glance
- Visa required
- No
- Type
- Visa-free
- Fee
- None
- Stay
- Up to 15 days
- Yellow fever
- If arriving from a risk country
- Arrive at
- TMS
Entering São Tomé and Príncipe without a visa
- Check that your passport is valid for at least 6 months after arrival and has a blank page for the entry stamp.
- Carry proof of onward travel and your accommodation address, as border officers may ask for them.
- Get your entry stamp at passport control (up to 15 days).
Health requirements
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.
Book a travel clinic visit 6 to 8 weeks before departure. Some vaccines, including yellow fever, must be given at least 10 days before you arrive.
Travel advice for American travellers
Your own government publishes safety advice and emergency contacts for São Tomé and Príncipe. Check it before you book and register your trip if your country offers that service: US State Department travel advisories.
More entry rules for your passport: all 54 countries, visa-free countries, eVisa countries and visa on arrival countries.
On arrival in São Tomé and Príncipe
- Capital
- São Tomé
- Currency
- São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN)
- Languages
- Portuguese, Forro
- Plugs
- Type C, F
- Best time
- June to September
- Airports
- São Tomé (TMS)
Frequently asked questions
Do American citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
No. American citizens can visit São Tomé and Príncipe without a visa for tourism, for up to 15 days.
How long can American citizens stay in São Tomé and Príncipe?
Up to 15 days for tourism. Overstaying can lead to fines and future entry bans.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate 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.
How much does the São Tomé and Príncipe visa cost for American passport holders?
There is no visa fee for tourist stays.
Which airports do flights to São Tomé and Príncipe arrive at?
Most international flights land at São Tomé (TMS).
Sources
- US State Department travel advisories
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
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