São Tomé & Príncipe: embassies, consulates & entry rules
- foreign missions here
- 15
- Consulates
- 5
- missions abroad
- 10
- Visa-free / Visa on arrival
- 58
Live & travel in São Tomé & Príncipe
Monthly budget
$3,050/mo
Prices vs USA: 68%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 21.9 STN
Internet access
59%
of people online
Air quality
15.1
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
Portuguese
Emergency
112
Plug types
Schuko, Europlug
Calling code
+239
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Sep 3, 2026
3.3
/ 5
embassly score
Sources: World Bank · TerraClimate · U.S. State Dept
- Cost2.8
- Safety3.8
- Internet access2.4
- Air quality3.0
- Climate4.4
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Government consensus
Normal precautions· 2 of 3 governmentsSources: official travel advice of the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.
Upcoming public holidays
- Dec 21, 2026 · São Tomé Day
- Dec 25, 2026 · Christmas Day
- Jan 1, 2027 · New Year’s Day
- Feb 3, 2027 · Martyrs’ Day
- Apr 30, 2027 · Labour Day (substitute day)
- May 1, 2027 · Labour Day
- Jul 12, 2027 · Independence Day
- Sep 6, 2027 · Armed Forces Day
Cities in São Tomé & Príncipe
Traveller essentials · São Tomé & Príncipe
- Emergency
- 112
- Calling code
- +239
- Currency
- STN
- Plug types
- Schuko, Europlug
- Drives on the
- right
- Capital
- São Tomé
- Time zone
- Africa/Sao_Tome
Foreign missions in São Tomé & Príncipe
São Tomé & Príncipe missions abroad
Who can enter São Tomé & Príncipe without a visa?
Who needs a visa for São Tomé & Príncipe?Visa rules change often. Always confirm with the official embassy or government site before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Embassies & consulates in São Tomé & Príncipe?
15 missions, 14 countries.
Emergency: São Tomé & Príncipe?
112
Who can enter São Tomé & Príncipe without a visa?
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