Notice: Sao Tome and Principe
São Tomé and Príncipe does not currently maintain an embassy in the United States. A Sao Tome’s visa may be obtained at the country Permanent Mission to the United Nation in New York.
Consulate information
| Address: |
1211 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite #300, Washington, DC 20036 |
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| Phone: | (202) 775-2075/2076 | Website |
Important Facts
- COVID-19 REGULATIONS (Subject to change). Travelers must have a printed medical certificate with a negative Covid-19 PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before departure.
- Passport must have six (6) months validity beyond the completion of a trip and must have at least one (1) blank visa page.
- NO VISA REQUIRED for nationals of Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Portugal, and Timor-Leste.
- NO VISA REQUIRED for nationals of Canada, France, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Japan, Russian Fed., Spain, Switzerland, USA and some other countries for a maximum stay of 15 days.
- E-visa can be obtained before departure. Passengers MUST have a printed e-visa confirmation.
- For more information and questions contact the GC Visa office.
| Visa Application Requirements | US | NON-US | e-Visa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Completed and signed application form The application must be typewritten. Not handwritten. | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Passport size photos - one (1) photo White background and should be free of shadows, in color and clear, without glasses. Applicants must directly face camera w/ a neutral expression and clearly visible eyes. | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Copy of valid passport's vital information page | ✔ | ||
| Copy of flight itinerary A round trip travel airline ticket with traveler's name. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Copy of hotel reservation/Evidence of address while staying in the country. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Letter of support (Business visa only) The GC Visa office will provide | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Proof of valid legal residency in the US (copy only) Be ready to show the original when applying in person. | ✔ | ||
| Yellow fever certificate | ✔ | ✔ |
Forms and Links
Application Form (Visa on Arrival)
Processing Time
| Processing time | Service type | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 business days | Regular |
Fee per Visa
Payment Method: Credit Card,
| Type of Visa | Fee per Visa | Type of entry | Term of visa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist/Business | 65.00 | Single | 3 months |
| Tourist/Business | 100.00 | Multiple | 6 months |
Additional Notes
- Allow (2) two extra days for GC Visa Office to process your application.
- For Long Term/Work Visa and Children under 18, Contact GC Visa Office.
- Please note that Embassies/Country Representative Offices change the requirements on a regular basis without notifying us.
- There is a GC surcharge for our services.
Last updated: August 3, 2021