Travelling to Sao Tome and Principe
Use SMF eVisa unless clearly exempt. Longer, business, study and work travel should use SMF routes.
Check requirements for Sao Tome and Principe from United States of America
Services and information for Sao Tome and Principe from United States of America
Destination services explain visa categories, documents, processing and support for travellers from United States of America going to Sao Tome and Principe.
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Visit visas
Tourist, family visit, transit, business and medical short-stay guidance.
Available 1 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026
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Study abroad
Student visa evidence, funding documents, enrolment steps and work rights.
Limited 0 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026
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Work and immigration
Work permits, skilled migration, sponsor evidence and family routes.
Available 1 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026
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Documents for travellers
Passport validity, photos, proof of funds, accommodation and supporting letters.
Available 3 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026
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Fees and processing times
Government fees, appointment steps, biometrics and estimated route timelines.
Available 3 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026
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Guidance and support
Local guidance, country-specific checks, application help and support options.
Available 3 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026
Popular origins for Sao Tome and Principe
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Afghanistan to Sao Tome and Principe
3 published policies Tourist, Work / Immigration, and Business
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Aland Islands to Sao Tome and Principe
3 published policies Tourist, Work / Immigration, and Business
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Albania to Sao Tome and Principe
3 published policies Tourist, Work / Immigration, and Business
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Algeria to Sao Tome and Principe
3 published policies Tourist, Work / Immigration, and Business
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American Samoa to Sao Tome and Principe
3 published policies Tourist, Work / Immigration, and Business
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Andorra to Sao Tome and Principe
3 published policies Tourist, Work / Immigration, and Business
Guidance and support for travelling to Sao Tome and Principe
Use SMF eVisa unless clearly exempt. Longer, business, study and work travel should use SMF routes.
Documents for travelling to Sao Tome and Principe
Common document checks found in published route policies:
- Passport requirement
- Invitation letter requirement
- Application form requirement
- Vaccination certificate requirement
- Proof of enrollment requirement
- Work contract requirement
Coverage and freshness
- Published policies
- 3
- Countries covered
- 100
- Categories
- Tourist (1), Work / Immigration (1), and Business (1)
- Fees and processing
- 3 fees, 3 processing timelines
- Last reviewed
- June 24, 2026