São Tomé and Príncipe Travel Restrictions

FAQ

• Can I travel to São Tomé and Príncipe from South Africa?

  Most visitors from South Africa, regardless of vaccination status, need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result to enter São Tomé and Príncipe.

• Can I travel to São Tomé and Príncipe if I am vaccinated?

  Fully vaccinated visitors from South Africa can enter São Tomé and Príncipe without restrictions.

• Can I travel to São Tomé and Príncipe without being vaccinated?

  Unvaccinated visitors from South Africa can enter São Tomé and Príncipe with a negative COVID-19 test result.

• Do I need a COVID test to enter São Tomé and Príncipe?

  Visitors from South Africa must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken within 72 hours before departing to São Tomé and Príncipe.

• Can I travel to São Tomé and Príncipe without quarantine?

  Travellers from South Africa are not required to quarantine.

• Are the restaurants and bars open in São Tomé and Príncipe?

  Restaurants in São Tomé and Príncipe are . Bars in São Tomé and Príncipe are .