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São Tomé & Príncipe
- São Tomé
- Africa
- Portuguese
At a glance
São Tomé & Príncipe: know before you go
At a glance
- Capital
- São Tomé
- Population
- 204,327
- Area
- 1,001 km² · 386 sq mi
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Currency
- São Tomé & Príncipe Dobra (STN)
- Time zone
- UTC±00:00, Africa/Sao_Tome
- Calling code
- +239
- Drives on the
- Right
- Internet domain
- .st
- Landlocked
- No, it has a coastline
More facts
- Continent
- Africa
Member of
- African Union
- United Nations
Neighbouring countries
Gabon
Equatorial Guinea
NigeriaRead more
Entry requirements
São Tomé & Príncipe visa requirements
São Tomé & Príncipe entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 61 can enter without a visa, 1 get a visa on arrival, 130 apply online before they travel and 5 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
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Safety
São Tomé & Príncipe safety: is it safe to visit?
Level 3 of 4Reconsider Travel
Due to political unrest and limited health infrastructure
US State Dept, updated February 10, 2026. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.
Questions
São Tomé & Príncipe: frequently asked questions
- São Tomé & Príncipe visa: do I need one?
- São Tomé & Príncipe entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 61 can enter without a visa, 1 get a visa on arrival, 130 apply online before they travel and 5 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
- São Tomé & Príncipe: is it safe to visit?
- US State Dept rates São Tomé & Príncipe at level 3 of 4. Reconsider Travel: Due to political unrest and limited health infrastructure.
- São Tomé & Príncipe: what currency is used?
- Currency in São Tomé & Príncipe: São Tomé & Príncipe Dobra (STN).
- São Tomé & Príncipe: what language do people speak?
- Languages of São Tomé & Príncipe: Portuguese.
- São Tomé & Príncipe: what is the capital?
- The capital of São Tomé & Príncipe is São Tomé.
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