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- Capital
- São Tomé (TMS)
- Dialing Code
- + 239
- Time Zone
- No UTC/GMT offset
- Language
- Portuguese
- Best Time to Go
- June & September
- Currency
- Dobra (STD)
Travel Tips
- All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled
- There are no ATMs in the country
- Medical facilities are very limited. It is advisable to carry basic medical supplies
Last updated 7 October 2026
Visa Guide
Public Holidays
2026
January: 1, 4 - 5
February: 3
May: 1
July: 12 - 13
September 6 - 7, 30
December: 21, 25
Visa Requirements
Visas are required by South African Passport Holders
- This can be applied for online at: www.smf.st/evisa
Requirements
- Scanned passport
- Travel Information (Itinerary, Addresses, etc)
- Return Air Ticket
Keep the case number that is created at the end of the application
Visa Processing Time
7 working days
Entry Requirements
- Proof of sufficient funds (EUR 100 per day)
- Payment for the visa will be made at the border in cash
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover)
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
Hepatitis A & B, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio
Malaria Risk
South African Representative Abroad
South African Embassy
Campo de Milho, São Tomé
Telephone: + 239 227 568
E-mail: consuafricasul@cstome.net