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São Tomé e Príncipe: cosa sapere prima di partire

L’essenziale

  • 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.

Ingresso e visti

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.

Validità del passaporto: Valid for the duration of the stay.

Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: gov.uk ↗

Denaro

Si usano soprattutto contanti. Carte accettate di rado.

Apple Pay — nessun dato · Google Pay — nessun dato

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

Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: travel.gc.ca ↗, bcstp.st ↗

Regole e divieti

Vietato

  • Photographing airports, military sites or government buildings.

Leggi che i turisti violano senza saperlo

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

Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: travel.gc.ca ↗

Cultura e abbigliamento

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

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

Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: travel.gc.ca ↗

Clima

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

Mese per mese
  • gennaio: Jan: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • febbraio: Feb: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • marzo: Mar: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • aprile: Apr: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • maggio: May: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • giugno: Jun: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • luglio: Jul: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • agosto: Aug: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • settembre: Sep: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • ottobre: Oct: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • novembre: Nov: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • dicembre: Dec: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.

Stagione migliore: Choose dates for your route using local forecasts and road-condition advice.

Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: travel.gc.ca ↗

Cosa portare

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

Pratico

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

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

Circolazione: a destra

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

Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: dgrn.gov.st ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

Le regole d’ingresso cambiano. Prima del viaggio consulta il sito dell’ambasciata o dell’ufficio immigrazione del paese.