🇸🇹São Tomé and Príncipe

Typically bring

• Valid Indian passport with at least six months remaining beyond the intended stay
• Printed or electronic copy of the approved e‑Visa
• Recent passport‑size photograph (as per e‑Visa specifications)
• Confirmed return or onward travel ticket
• Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of the visit (e.g., bank statement, credit card limit)
• Hotel reservation or invitation letter from a local host

Watch out for

• Applying for the e‑Visa too close to the travel date; processing can take several days.
• Submitting photos or passport details that do not meet the exact specifications, leading to rejection.
• Relying on a printed e‑Visa that is blurry or illegible; ensure the document is clear.
• Overstaying the visa period; extensions are limited and may require a visit to local immigration.
• Traveling with a passport that expires within six months, which will be refused at entry.

Good to know

• Currency is the São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (STN); credit cards are accepted in larger hotels, but cash is needed for markets and rural areas.
• Official language is Portuguese; basic English is spoken in tourist zones.
• Internet connectivity is decent in the capital and main hotels, but may be spotty on remote islands.
• Health precautions: carry any required malaria prophylaxis and basic first‑aid supplies.
• Safety is generally good for tourists, but keep valuables secure and avoid isolated beaches after dark.