Tourist Entry Authorization
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Processing time
- Check the official route before travel
- Fee
- Fee is paid at the border; verify before travel
- Validity
- As granted by the official route
- Entry
- Single entry
Use SMF eVisa unless clearly exempt and keep the generated process number.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Tourism, family visits or other short stays approved by Sao Tome and Principe's entry authority.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Host invitation or accommodation evidence may be requested.
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Official Sao Tome and Principe entry application; Form url: https://www.smf.st/evisa/
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Vaccination certificate
Required vaccines: Yellow fever evidence where required by the route or arrival history
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare passport, purpose evidence and supporting documents before applying.
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Processing wait
Wait for the official route, mission or authority to assess the application.
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Online application
Start with the official online route where the traveller is eligible.
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Visa collection
Carry the approval, eVisa, entry authorisation or visa evidence for boarding and arrival checks.