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Destination

Sao Tome and Principe

Africa · Sao Tome

Entry details

No visa required · up to 15 days

  • Source's ruleVisa not required
  • Passport validityValid on arrival

Practical details for a short tourist stay — conditions change; always verify with an official source.

When to go

Seasonal calendar — from climate data and curated definitions.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Warm / beach
Dry season
Rainy season
Air⌀ 26 °C
26
27
27
27
27
26
25
25
25
26
26
26
Sea⌀ 28 °C
29
30
30
29
29
28
27
27
27
28
28
29
Rainfall⌀ 257 mm
258
237
266
255
251
106
83
173
281
477
366
325
Wind⌀ 3 м/с
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Daylight⌀ 12 h
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
Tourism: 33.4K international tourists a yearlow
Darker cells mark peak months.· Wind: avg. daily max — handy for kite & wind sports

Public holidays

National holidays — closures and days off.

  • Agricultural Reform Day

    Dia da Reforma Agrária

    September 30, 2026

    Wed · tomorrow

  • São Tomé Day

    Dia de São Tomé

    December 21, 2026

    Mon · in 83d

  • Christmas Day

    Natal

    December 25, 2026

    Fri · in 87d

  • New Year's Day

    Ano Novo

    January 1, 2027

    Fri · in 94d

  • Martyrs' Day

    Dia dos Mártires

    February 3, 2027

    Wed · in 127d

  • Labour Day

    Dia do trabalhador

    May 1, 2027

    Sat · in 214d

  • Independence Day

    Dia da Independência

    July 12, 2027

    Mon · in 286d

  • Armed Forces Day

    Dia das Forças Armadas

    September 6, 2027

    Mon · in 342d

UNESCO sites

1

UNESCO World Heritage sites in this country.

  • The Roças of Sao Tome and Principe: Colonial Agricultural System and Forced Migration
    2026Cultural
    The Roças of Sao Tome and Principe: Colonial Agricultural System and Forced Migration©

Car rental & driving

Whether your licence is recognized, and which side traffic drives on — per the UN road-traffic conventions.

Your licence may not be recognized

This country is in a different convention — your IDP may not be recognized; a certified translation or a local licence may be required. Check with the rental company.

Trafficright-hand

Health

Yellow fevervaccination for some areascert. if from risk countries
Malariain some areas — see detailsrisk present
Tap watersafely managed water: 37%bottled only
Vaccines (CDC)
Hepatitis AHepatitis BTyphoid

Country page on CDC

Internet

Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.

Onlinelimited59%
Mobile datamoderate$2.4/GB
eSIM: Supported

Prices

Overall price level
+91%pricier than home
Food
Healthy dietDb 73.8/day≈ ₽288/day

Frequently asked questions

Sao Tome and Principe: do Russia citizens need a visa?

No visa needed — Russia citizens enter visa-free — up to 15 days.

How long can you stay?

Up to 15 days per visit.

What do you need to enter?

Passport must be valid Valid on arrival. Rules change — check the official source before you travel.

All destinations for Russia citizens: visa-free, eTA and visas →

Similar visa-free destinations

Similar climate, sea and prices — no visa needed in advance.

If something goes wrong

Lost passport, detention, emergencies — where to turn.

MFA emergency line:+7 495 695-45-45MFA Crisis Centre (DSKC), 24/7
Register your trip for emergenciesEmbassies & consulates — official MFA list

About the country

Capital
Sao Tome
Continent
Africa
Population
197,700
Area
1,001 km²
Currency
Dobra · STN
▼ 13.8%1 RUB = 0.2565 STN
May 31, 2026September 28, 2026
Time zone
18:14UTC+0

−3h vs. your time

Sockets
CF

220 V · 50 Hz

Calling code
+239
Languages
Portuguese