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🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe

Capital
São Tomé
Currency
Db São Tomé and Príncipe Second Dobra (STN)
Drives on the
Right
Population
~ 210 Thousand

Travel Advisories

Normal Precautions

There are currently 2 active travel advisories for Sao Tome and Principe.

The most recent advisory was issued 2 months ago by 🇺🇸, which recommended Increased Caution.


Increased Caution

2 months ago

Issued by 🇺🇸

Exercise increased caution

in Sao Tome and Principe due to health risks.

U.S. government employee travel restrictions 

As of August 12, 2026, U.S. government employees working for the U.S. Mission to Angola and Sao Tome and Principe no longer need special permission to travel to Sao Tome and Principe due to safety risks. 

Health 

Medical services in Sao Tome and Principe are limited. There are no adequate trauma or ambulance services. Even minor health issues may require medical evacuation at the traveler’s expense. Review our information on Travel Insurance.

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Normal Precautions

6 months ago

Issued by 🇨🇦