Yes	Yes	Yes
Yes	Yes	Yes
Yes	Yes	Yes
Yes	Yes	Yes
Yes	Yes	Yes
Yes	Yes	Yes

Valid passport required by all.

Required by all except transit passengers continuing their journey to another country by the same or first connecting aircraft within 24 hours provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.

Tourist: single-entry: US$60; mutiple-entry: US$70. Business: single-entry: US$80; multiple-entry: US$90. Visas processed immediately are available for an additional fee of US$5. Enquire at the Embassy for further details.

Three months from date of issue for single-entry; six months from date of issue for multiple-entry. Extensions are possible; apply at the Immigration Department in São Tomé.

(a) Valid passport. (b) Fee, payable by money order only. (c) One passport-size photo. (d) One application form. (e) Stamped addressed envelope to cover international postal charges. (f) Letter stating purpose of travel. (g) Yellow fever immunisation card “copy”. Business: (a)-(g) and, (h) Company letter.

Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Passport/Visa Information. For applications in person, an appointment should be made with the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy) in advance.

Two days (personal application); up to one week (postal applications).

Enquire at Embassy (see Passport/Visa Information).

Embassy of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé e Príncipe in Belgium
Square Montgommery, 175 Avenue de Tervuren, 1150 Brussels, Belgium
Tel: (2) 734 8966.

Embassy of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé e Príncipe in the USA
400 Park Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10044, USA
Tel: (212) 317 0533.
Website: www.saotome.org

West Africa, Gulf of Guinea.

GMT.

CP40, Avenue Marginal 12 de Julho, São Tomé
Tel: (2) 21542.

Square Montgommery, 175 Avenue de Tervuren, 1150 Brussels, Belgium
Tel: (2) 734 8966.

400 Park Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10044, USA
Tel: (212) 317 0533.
Website: www.saotome.org

Health Precaution	Special Precaution	Certificate
Yellow Fever Cholera Typhoid and Polio Malaria	Yes	1
	2	No
	3	N/A
	4	N/A

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from all travellers over one year of age. Travellers arriving from non-endemic zones should note that vaccination is strongly recommended for travel outside the urban areas, even if an outbreak of the disease has not been reported and they would normally not require a vaccination certificate to enter the country.

Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is not a condition of entry to São Tomé e Príncipe. However, cholera is a risk in this country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination, as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness; see the Health appendix for further information.

Vaccination against typhoid is advised.

Malaria risk, predominantly in the malignant falciparum form exists all year throughout the country. Chloroquine resistance has been reported.

All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is available and is advised, but make sure that it is reconstituted with pure water. Avoid dairy products which are likely to have been made from unboiled milk. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Pork, salad and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.

Bilharzia (schistosomiasis) is present. Avoid swimming and paddling in fresh water; swimming pools which are well chlorinated and maintained are safe. Hepatitis A and E are also present; hepatitis B is endemic. Meningococcal disease may occur.
Rabies is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. For more information, see the Health appendix.

The island has very basic medical facilities, with one hospital. It is important to carry a basic first aid kit. Health insurance is essential.

Below are listed Public Holidays for the period January 2006-June 2007.

Jan 1 2006 New Year’s Day. Feb 3 Heroes’ Day. May 1 Labour Day. Jul 12 Independence Day. Sep 6 Armed Forces Day. Sep 30 Agricultural Reform Day. Nov 26 Argel Accord Day. Dec 21 São Tomé Day (Catholic). Dec 25 Christmas Day.
Jan 1 2007 New Year’s Day. Feb 3 Heroes’ Day. May 1 Labour Day.