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Santo Tomé y Príncipe: qué saber antes del viaje

Lo esencial

  • 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.

Entrada y visados

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.

Validez del pasaporte: Valid for the duration of the stay.

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗

Dinero

Se usa sobre todo efectivo. Las tarjetas se aceptan poco.

Apple Pay — sin datos · Google Pay — sin datos

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

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: travel.gc.ca ↗, bcstp.st ↗

Normas y prohibiciones

Prohibido

  • Photographing airports, military sites or government buildings.

Leyes que los viajeros incumplen sin saberlo

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

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: travel.gc.ca ↗

Cultura y ropa

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

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

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: travel.gc.ca ↗

Clima

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

Mes a mes
  • enero: Jan: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • febrero: Feb: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • marzo: Mar: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • abril: Apr: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • mayo: May: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • junio: Jun: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • julio: Jul: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • agosto: Aug: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • septiembre: Sep: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • octubre: Oct: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • noviembre: Nov: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • diciembre: Dec: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.

Mejor temporada: Choose dates for your route using local forecasts and road-condition advice.

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: travel.gc.ca ↗

Qué llevar

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

Práctico

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

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

Circulación: por la derecha

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

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: dgrn.gov.st ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

Las normas de entrada cambian. Antes del viaje, consulta la web de la embajada o del servicio de inmigración del país.