Passport/Visa
| | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| OtherEU | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Japanese | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Passports
Valid passport required by all.
Visas
Required by all except transit passengers continuing their journey to another country by the same or first connecting aircraft within 24 hours provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.
Types of visa and cost
Tourist: single-entry: US$60; mutiple-entry: US$70. Business: single-entry: US$80; multiple-entry: US$90. Visas processed immediately are available for an additional fee of US$5. Enquire at the Embassy for further details.
Validity
Three months from date of issue for single-entry; six months from date of issue for multiple-entry. Extensions are possible; apply at the Immigration Department in São Tomé.
Application requirements
(a) Valid passport. (b) Fee, payable by money order only. (c) One passport-size photo. (d) One application form. (e) Stamped addressed envelope to cover international postal charges. (f) Letter stating purpose of travel. (g) Yellow fever immunisation card ”copy. Business: (a)-(g) and, (h) Company letter.
Application to
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section. For applications in person, an appointment should be made with the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy) in advance.
Working days required
Two days (personal application); up to one week (postal applications).
Temporary residence
Enquire at Embassy (see Contact Addresses section).
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