Sao Tome and Principe eVisa

ساو تومي وبرينسيبي · São Tomé · Africa

eVisa Level 1

Sao Tome and Principe offers an eVisa system that allows citizens of 51 countries to apply online. The fee is $55 USD with processing completed within 3-3 days. The visa is valid for 30 days with a maximum stay of 15 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months from the date of entry.

$55

Fee (USD)

3 calendar days

Processing

30d

Validity

15d

Max stay

Verified: 2026-04-01 Source: smf.st

Requirements

✓ Valid passport (min 6 months validity beyond stay)

✓ Passport-size photo (white background)

✓ Return or onward travel ticket

✓ Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)

✓ Sufficient funds for stay

✓ Completed online application form

✓ Credit/debit card for payment

✓ Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from endemic country)

Key details

Entry type	Single
Multiple entry	Single entry only via eVisa.
Passport validity	3 months
Blank pages	1 required
Biometric	Not required
Print eVisa	Not required
Israeli stamp	Accepted
Insurance	Not required
Yellow fever	Required

Photo specifications

Size: 35x45 · 600x750 min

Background: white

Format: JPEG · max 1024KB

Face: 70-80%

Taken within: 6 months

Best time to visit

Jan

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Dec

Best OK

Cooler dry season (gravana). Less rainfall. Avoid Oct-May (heavy rains).

Country information

🏛

São Tomé

Capital

💱

STN

Currency

📞

+239

Calling

🕐

+00:00

Timezone

👥

0.0M

Population

🗣

Portuguese

Language

Payment methods

visamastercard

Tips & warnings

⚡ Apply early — even though processing is fast, apply at least a week in advance.

⚡ Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from an endemic area.

⚡ Only apply through the official portal (smf.st) — avoid unofficial websites that charge extra fees.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Sao Tome and Principe eVisa cost? +

The Sao Tome and Principe eVisa costs $55 USD. Single entry only via eVisa.

How long does Sao Tome and Principe eVisa processing take? +

Processing takes 3 calendar days.

What documents do I need for a Sao Tome and Principe eVisa? +

Valid passport (min 6 months validity beyond stay). Passport-size photo (white background). Return or onward travel ticket. Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter). Sufficient funds for stay. Completed online application form. Credit/debit card for payment. Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from endemic country).

How long is the Sao Tome and Principe eVisa valid? +

The visa is valid for 30 days from entry date. Maximum stay is 15 days.

Can I get multiple entries for Sao Tome and Principe? +

Single entry only via eVisa.