Embassy
Embassy of India, São Tomé
São Tomé
Plot 41-B, 159-HF, Campo de Milho, District Agua Grande
São Tomé and Príncipe visa requirements for Indian citizens
Indian citizens need an eVisa for São Tomé and Príncipe. Apply on the official website.
Passport
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Going to
STP
São Tomé and Príncipe
eVisa
e-VisaST gives advance entry approval to travellers who meet its rules.
- Visa
- eVisa
- Fee
- Pay at border; amount not stated
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Apply on São Tomé and Príncipe's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo.
Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
Enter on the dates and through the ports the eVisa allows.
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Ways into São Tomé and Príncipe
Some visitors need no visa. Others must apply before travel.
Visa not requiredUS visa exemptionPeople with a valid US visa can visit without a visa for 15 days.
- Stay
- 15 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check your passport and US visa expiry dates.
- Show both documents when you arrive.
Documents required
- Passport
- Valid US visa
- Passport must have over 3 months left; the starting date is not stated.
- A US residence permit is not listed as a replacement.
Visa not requiredSchengen visa exemptionPeople with a valid Schengen visa can visit without a visa for 15 days.
- Stay
- 15 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check your passport and Schengen visa expiry dates.
- Show both documents when you arrive.
Documents required
- Passport
- Valid Schengen visa
- Passport must have over 3 months left; the starting date is not stated.
- A residence permit is not listed as a replacement.
eVisaOnline entry approvale-VisaST gives advance entry approval to travellers who meet its rules.
- Fee
- Pay at border; amount not stated
- Processing
- 7 days
How to apply
- Choose your visa type on e-VisaST.
- Fill in the form and upload your papers.
- Check, submit and save your reference number.
- Use your reference number to check the decision.
- Show your approval and pay when you arrive.
Documents required
- Passport scan as PDF
- Return ticket
- Booking and travel plans
- Host or accommodation contact details
- Children: birth record and guardians' declaration
- Transit: proof of next country's permission
- Proof of funds: 100 EUR daily
- Replies take up to 7 working days; submitted details cannot be changed.
- Passport must last 3 months beyond your stay; approval does not guarantee entry.
eVisaOnline residence entry applicatione-Cidadão accepts entry applications for people planning to live here.
- Fee
- Border or bank payment; amount not stated
- Processing
- 7 days
How to apply
- Choose family, work, study, exchange or training.
- Fill in the form and upload the required papers.
- Check, submit and save your reference number.
- Use your reference number to check the decision.
Documents required
- Passport PDF, valid over 1 year
- Criminal record certificate
- ID of person requesting residence
- Papers for your reason to stay
- Proof of housing and support funds
- Travel and booking details
- Proof of funds: 100 EUR daily
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking
- The 7-working-day reply does not mean your residence certificate is ready.
- Check your document list; some wording appears copied from other application types.
Visa on arrivalExceptional border visaThe law lets border staff grant visas in limited cases, but approval is uncertain.
How to apply
- Get advance approval or direct confirmation from immigration.
- Show border staff your valid passport or travel document.
- Show why you could not get a visa before departure.
Documents required
- Valid passport or travel document
- Proof no embassy or consulate exists
- Or proof visa unavailable before departure
- Border staff decide whether to grant this visa.
- Do not rely on this route without advance approval or direct immigration confirmation.
Visa requiredTourist visaThis visa is for tourists who need a visa before travel.
- Processing
- 4 days
How to apply
- Ask the consulate for its tourist visa form.
- Send the required papers and payment.
Official pageDocuments required
- Passport valid 6 months
- Return ticket
Sources (15)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Serviço de Migração e Fronteiras — Migration and Border Service
- e-VisaST — official entry authorisation portal
- e-Cidadão — official residence-related entry application portal
- Law 5/2008 — legal regime for foreign citizens
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Communities
- Foreign ministry — external services
- Foreign ministry — consular affairs directorate
- São Tomé and Príncipe consulate in Marseille — visas
- Marseille consulate — visa exemption list
- Marseille consulate — conventional tourist and business visas
- Marseille consulate — other diplomatic representations
- Official tourism portal — entry requirements attributed to immigration
- São Tomé and Príncipe health ministry — traveller information
- Community of Portuguese Language Countries — member states
- European Union — member countries
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from India
- Plugs C FAdapter for some
- MoneySTN Db
- Time−5h 30m
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguagePortuguese
- Emergency112 police
Planning your São Tomé and Príncipe trip
- Obo National ParkExplore the forested interior of São Tomé with a local guide. Look for waterfalls, birds and orchids.
- Boca do InfernoWaves enter an underwater cave and force water upwards through this blowhole on southern São Tomé.
- Príncipe's beachesThe island has beautiful, isolated beaches with very few visitors.
- Fort São SebastiãoBuilt in 1575, the fort now houses the São Tomé National Museum. It is especially attractive at night.
Scams to watch for in São Tomé and Príncipe
- Unspecified scams targeting touristsScams targeting tourists have been reported in the capital. The methods are not described, so no particular trick or payment demand can be identified.
- Reported roadblocks near SantanaRoadblocks have been reported near Santana. Their purpose is not explained. It is unclear whether they involved fraud, theft, payment demands or another type of obstruction.
About São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe is a two-island republic in the Gulf of Guinea, off the coast of Gabon.
- Capital
- São Tomé
- Money
- São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (Db)
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Time zone
- UTC
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +239
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Questions
Do indian citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
Indian citizens need an eVisa for São Tomé and Príncipe. Apply on the official website.
Where do I apply online for São Tomé and Príncipe?
Only on São Tomé and Príncipe's official government website. Avoid agents and look-alike sites that add fees. Apply before you book anything you can't cancel.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help indian citizens enter São Tomé and Príncipe?
We have no record of São Tomé and Príncipe relaxing its rules for indian citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do sao tomean citizens need a visa for India?
Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for India, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Asia passports get easier entry to São Tomé and Príncipe?
Hong Kong, Japan, Kuwait, Qatar South Korea, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near São Tomé and Príncipe are easier for indian citizens?
Angola, Gambia, Mauritius, Rwanda Senegal, and 3 more let indian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to São Tomé and Príncipe?
Apply on São Tomé and Príncipe's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo. Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
What money is used in São Tomé and Príncipe?
São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (Db). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in São Tomé and Príncipe?
Portuguese.
How strong is the India passport?
It ranks #79 and reaches 53 destinations without applying ahead.
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