Includes information on what is needed to travel to the country/economy.
Last Published: 6/15/2016

A passport is required for entry into STP.  A visa is not required for citizens of the United States of America and EU member countries for visits not exceeding 15 days.  The same visa-free entry is available to citizens of other countries who have a passport valid for more than three months and a valid Schengen visa or United States visa.

Proof of yellow fever vaccination may be required for entry.  Travelers should obtain the latest information and details from the Permanent Mission of STP to the United Nations, 400 Park Ave., 7th Floor, New York, NY 10022, telephone (212) 317-0533, fax (212) 317-0580.  Overseas, inquiries should be made at the nearest Sao Tomean embassy or consulate. 

STP authorities implemented an online visa process accessible through the following link: http://www.smf.st/virtualvisa/.  This new website is in English and streamlines the visa application process for potential visitors to STP.  However, this process is unreliable.

U.S. companies that require travel of foreign businesspersons to the United States should be advised that security evaluations are handled via an interagency process.  

Visa applicants should go to the following links:
•    State Department Visa Website: http://travel.state.gov/visa/ 
•    U.S. Embassy Libreville: http://libreville.usembassy.gov/visa_services.html 

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