Entry/Exit Requirements

You must present a passport and proof of yellow fever vaccination to enter São Tomé and Príncipe. Holders of a valid United States passport do not require a visa when visiting Sao Tome for a period of up to 15 days.

São Tomé and Príncipe does not currently maintain an embassy in the United States. Travelers transiting Gabon can obtain the latest information on entry requirements from the Embassy of São Tomé and Príncipe in Gabon, B.P. 49, Libreville, Gabon, telephone +(241)-72-15-27, fax +(241)-72-15-28. For all other inquiries, please contact  São Tomé and Príncipe’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations at 400 Park Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10022, +1-(212) 317 0644.

While there are no restrictions on bringing foreign currency into São Tomé and Príncipe, visitors leaving the country must report carrying any sums equal to 10,000 Euros, and be able to provide financial statements proving that they entered the country carrying a larger sum than the amount with which they plan to depart.

The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to or foreign residents of São Tomé and Príncipe.

São Tomé may deny entry to people coming from Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)-affected countries. 

Find information on dual nationality,  prevention of international child abduction, and customs information  on our websites.