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Sao Tome & Principe travel advice
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Sao Tome & Principe travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Sao Tome & Principe with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Sao Tome and Principe - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Time difference | UK +0 hours |
| Language(s) | Portuguese |
| Currency | Sao Tome & Principe Dobra |
| Electricity | C + F plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Right |
| Visa✝ | Yes |
Why visit Sao Tome and Principe?
Considering a holiday to the Sao Tome and Principe? Here are some of the very good reasons it makes such a wonderful holiday destination be it for beaches or nature to ensure you get the most out of your 2025/2026 escape.
- Beaches
- Nature
✝ = requirements for UK travellers.
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Sao Tome & Principe weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Maximum daytime temperature °C |  29 |
29 |
 30 |
29 |
29 |
 27 |
26 |
27 |
27 |
27 |
28 |
28 |
| Hours of sunshine (daily) | ||||||||||||
| Days with some rainfall |  13 |
 12 |
15 |
 16 |
14 |
 9 |
7 |
9 |
14 |
18 |
17 |
12 |
| Sea temperature °C |  28 |
29 |
29 |
29 |
28 |
 27 |
26 |
 25 |
26 |
27 |
27 |
28 |
The Sao Tome & Principe weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Sao Tome.
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Sao Tome & Principe travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Sao Tome & Principe from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Sao Tome and Principe - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Sao Tome and Principe - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Sao Tome and Principe - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Sao Tome and Principe - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Sao Tome and Principe - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Sao Tome & Principe.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Sao Tome & Principe travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Sao Tome & Principe with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Sao Tome and Principe - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Sao Tome and Principe - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Sao Tome and Principe - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Sao Tome & Principe, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Sao Tome & Principe travel features
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Sao Tome & Principe FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Sao Tome & Principe including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Sao Tome & Principe?
Sao Tome & Principe is open for tourism from the UK.
Negative PCR test results or proof of full Covid-19 vaccination required for arrivals from the UK.
What is the time difference between Sao Tome & Principe and the UK?
The time difference between Sao Tome & Principe and the UK is UK time+0 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Sao Tome & Principe?
What is the currency in Sao Tome & Principe?
The currency in Sao Tome & Principe is the Sao Tome & Principe Dobra (STN).
Which plugs are used in Sao Tome & Principe?
Sao Tome & Principe uses electrical plug type C + F (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Sao Tome & Principe?
They drive on the right side of the road in Sao Tome & Principe.
Do you need a visa for Sao Tome & Principe?
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