Sao Tome and Principe - Apply for Tourist Visa

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Procedure

Apply Online

1. Before you begin your application online, you will need to have the following ready:
   1. Your passport in PDF file (less than 1MB)
   2. Travel Information (Itinerary, Addresses, etc)
   3. Information on where you will stay (at least an approximation is required).
   4. If you do not have a person in So Tom e Prncipe Contact, your accommodations (ex. Hotel) will be your So Tom e Prncipe in Contact.
2. Apply for an electronic travel authorization - Link
3. Start your application by attaching the PDF file of your passport, to do this you will simply need to follow the online instructions. Once your are done, click the 'next' button.
4. It will take you to another page where you will be asked to provide your personal details and information about your travel to Sao Tome and Principe. Fill in all the necessary fields.
5. Before clicking 'submit' review your application.
6. Arrange payment.
7. It will take about 7 days for your application to be processed.

Application through Sao Tome and Principe Embassies and Diplomatic Missions

A link is provided under 'Office Locations & Contacts' which you can use to get in touch with the nearest Sao Tome and Principe Embassy or Diplomatic Mission in your country. Give them a call before you visit the office to set up an appointment. And make sure that you have all the necessary documents you will need to apply for a visa when you visit the office.

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Required Documents

Online:

• Valid Passport (in PDF format)
• For minors/child:
  • Birth Certificate Scanned
  • Parents Affidavit Scanned
• Additional Requirements at Port of Entry:
  • Round Trip Ticket
  • Per diem of 100/day

Office Locations & Contacts

Servio de Migrao e Fronteiras

HEADQUARTERS
Av. 12 de Julho CP n 513
So Tom
So Tom e prncipe
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 00239 2222098
Fax: 00239 2222695

REGIONAL DELEGATION
Paos do Conselho
So Antnio
Regio Autonoma do Prncipe
So Tom e Prncipe
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 00239 2251183

Embassies & Consulates abroad

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Fees

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Processing Time

Online Application: It will take about 7 days for your application to be processed.

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Instructions

You may apply for a Tourist Visa through the Electronic System to Travel Authorization (eVisast):

• The online service was authorized by Servio de Migrao e Fronteiras to process visa application for travel to So Tom e Prncipe.
• The Electronic System to Travel Authorization is designed for people who are outside So Tom e Prncipe and want to visit So Tom e Prncipe for tourism or business purposes.
• Tourism includes holidays, recreation and seeing family and/or friends. Business purposes may include attending a conference, negotiation or exploratory business visit.
• Submitting your application online will save you a trip to a departmental office of Servio de Migrao e Fronteiras de So Tom e Prncipe.
• When you apply online, you will not receive a stamp or label in your passport, however you will be provided with a confirmation email for your Electronic Travel Authorization.
• Your Electronic System to Travel Authorization is linked to the passport number you use in your application and you must use the same passport to travel to So Tom e Prncipe.

Required Information

• Travel Information (Itinerary, Addresses, etc)
• Information on where you will stay (at least an approximation is required).
• If you do not have a person in So Tom e Prncipe Contact, your accomodations (ex. Hotel) will be your So Tom e Prncipe in Contact.

Notes:

• Make sure all the information provided is as accurate and complete as possible.
• None of the information can be changed once submitted.

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This procedure provides information on how you can apply for a tourist visa in Sao Tome and Principe.

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Servio de Migrao e Fronteiras

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