Security Status
- Normal precautions
- High degree of caution
- Avoid non-essential travel
- Do not travel
- Overview
- Safety and security
- Local laws and customs
- Health
- Additional Information
- Embassy Contact
Overview
Overview
Overview
Security Status
High degree of caution.
Travel to São Tomé and Príncipe
Fully vaccinated travellers may enter São Tomé and Príncipe without needing to quarantine or present a negative test result. Travellers who are not fully vaccinated should present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result obtained within 72 hours prior to travelling. Unvaccinated arrivals who are not in possession of a negative PCR test result may have to undergo quarantine.
These entry requirements do not apply to children aged 3 years and under, provided their accompanying parent or guardian is fully vaccinated, or holds a negative test result obtained within 72 hours prior to travel.
General Travel Advice
The government of São Tomé and Príncipe has a number of COVID-19 measures in place, including limits on public gatherings; mandatory mask-wearing in enclosed public spaces; and proof of vaccination/testing requirements for hospitality.
Safety and security
Safety and security
Safety and security
Practical advice
- Read our Know Before You Go travel guide for useful security tips when travelling abroad
- Get advice locally about areas of risk and security concerns
- Take common-sense precautions about safety and security
- Know who to contact in case of an emergency
Local laws and customs
Local laws and customs
Health
Health
Health
Get travel and medical insurance
Before travelling, the Department strongly recommends that you obtain comprehensive travel insurance which will cover all overseas medical costs, including medical repatriation/evacuation, repatriation of remains and legal costs. You should check any exclusions and, in particular, that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake.
Vaccinations
Check what vaccinations you may need for your trip at least eight weeks before you travel. We can’t advise you on vaccinations, but you can get information about vaccinations from your local GP or an International Health and Travel Centre.
Evidence of vaccination (in the form of a certificate) can be a requirement for entry to some countries.
Medication
Make sure you bring enough medication for your entire trip and for any unexpected delays. You may wish to also bring copies of your prescription in case you lose your medication.
Additional Information
Additional Information
Additional information
Entry requirements (visa/passport)
Irish citizenscan enter São Tomé and Principe without a visa for up to 15 days but must provide:
- proof of travel arrangement,
- proof of sufficient funds,
- documents showing proof of purpose of trip,
- documents required for next destination.
Passports should be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry and have at least 2 blank pages.
It is advisable to take a number of photocopies of your passport with you when travelling to Sao Tome and Principe and you should carry a photocopy of your passport at all times during your stay.
If your passport is lost or stolen while you’re abroad you should contact the Irish Embassy in Nigeria . We’ll do our best to help you as quickly as possible but this can take some time. Your location and circumstances may limit the help we can give you.
What we can do:
- Issue an emergency travel document that will get you home;
- If required, provide advice on applying for new passport.
You will need a police report if you want to make a claim on your travel insurance. We will not provide you with a travel document without a police report.
Embassy contact
Embassy Contact
Irish citizens who require urgent assistance while the Embassy is closed can contact the Duty Officer at the Department of Foreign Affairs on +353 1 408 2000. The Duty Officer will refer the matter to the Embassy.
Embassy of Ireland
11 Negro Crescent
Maitama District
Abuja
Nigeria
Tel: +234 9 462 1080
Fax: + 234 9 4131805
Monday to Thursday 09:00-16:00; Friday 09:00-12:00