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São Tomé und Príncipe: was man vor der Reise wissen sollte

Das Wichtigste

  • Tourism visits up to 15 days are visa-free. A EUR 20 entry fee is payable on arrival, with US dollars or local currency also accepted.
  • Cards are mainly accepted at major international hotels. Foreign bank cards cannot be relied on for ATM withdrawals; arrange sufficient cash.

Einreise und Visa

British citizen passport: Tourism visits up to 15 days are visa-free. A EUR 20 entry fee is payable on arrival, with US dollars or local currency also accepted. Check the linked immigration guidance for other nationalities and purposes.

Gültigkeit des Reisepasses: Valid for the duration of the stay.

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Geld

Überwiegend Bargeld. Karten werden selten akzeptiert.

Apple Pay — keine Daten · Google Pay — keine Daten

  • Cards are mainly accepted at major international hotels. Foreign bank cards cannot be relied on for ATM withdrawals; arrange sufficient cash.

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Regeln und Verbote

Verboten

  • Photographing airports, military sites or government buildings.

Gesetze, gegen die Reisende unwissentlich verstoßen

  • Check customs restrictions before bringing medicines, drones or wildlife products.

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Kultur und Kleidung

Religion: Respect local religious traditions; ask before entering places of worship.

Kleidung: Ask your hosts about appropriate clothing for community visits and religious sites.

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Klima

September–May is the main rainy-season window; flooding can damage roads and infrastructure.

Monat für Monat
  • Januar: Jan: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • Februar: Feb: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • März: Mar: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • April: Apr: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • Mai: May: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • Juni: Jun: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • Juli: Jul: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • August: Aug: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • September: Sep: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • Oktober: Oct: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • November: Nov: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • Dezember: Dec: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.

Beste Reisezeit: Choose dates for your route using local forecasts and road-condition advice.

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Was einpacken

  • Copies of travel documents
  • An adapter compatible with your accommodation
  • Medicines with their prescription documents

Praktisches

Steckdosen: Confirm socket type and supply voltage with your accommodation before packing.

Wasser: Use a safe drinking-water supply; ask locally before drinking tap water.

Verkehr: Rechtsverkehr

Versicherung: Arrange insurance for your itinerary and planned activities, including medical evacuation where needed.

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Einreiseregeln ändern sich. Prüfen Sie vor der Reise die Website der Botschaft oder Einwanderungsbehörde des Landes.