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Sao Tome and Principe information
ℹ️ General Information about Sao Tome and Principe
About Sao Tome and Principe
São Tomé and Príncipe uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.
The languages that are typically spoken are Portuguese
São Tomé and Príncipe uses the São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (symbol: Db), code STN.Banknotes come in denominations of 100000, 50000, 20000, 10000 and 5000 dobras. Dobra is subdivided into 100 cêntimos. Coins come in denominations of 2000, 1000, 500, 250 and 100 dobras.
Automatic teller machines are common in São Tomé and Príncipe. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet speed in São Tomé and Príncipe is on average 2.3 Mbps.
You can buy a SIM card for about 695.57 STN, which includes 3 GB of data plan. You can choose from 2 telecoms: CST or Unitel STP. São Tomé and Príncipe uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900. If you don't want to buy SIM card in São Tomé and Príncipe upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
To call São Tomé and Príncipe, dial +, then 239 (the country code for São Tomé and Príncipe), then the area code and the local number. For local calls within São Tomé and Príncipe, start with the area code. In the case above area code is 22 .
🕑 What time is it in Sao Tome and Principe?
11:43:15
🛂 Do I need visa for Sao Tome and Principe?
🌤️ How is the weather in Sao Tome and Principe?
Temperatures in Sao Tome and Principe (centigrade)
Rainfalls in Sao Tome and Principe
📁 What regulations are in Sao Tome and Principe?
Health information
Import and export information
Export regulations
Weapons and ammunition requires authorisation from the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Saccharin and sweeteners require permission from the Ministry of Health.
Salt requires permission from the National Technical Commission of Salt Iodization.
Roulette and other games prohibited by law.
Food products not fit for human consumption.
Products of animal or plant origin require export permission from the Ministry of Livestock Directorate Agriculture and Fisheries.
Gold and silver require export permission from the government.
Poisonous or toxic substances requires authorisation from the Ministry of Health.
Import regulations
Tobacco:400 cigarettes; or
Tobacco:500 grams of tobacco and tobacco products.
Other items:250mL cologne, shaving cream, or moisturiser.
Other items:50mL perfume.
Other items:Goods for personal use, such as clothing, books, toys, and toiletries.
Distilled beverages containing harmful essences, such as wormwood, benzoic aldehyde, Badia, ethers, salicilico, and hyssop.
Explosives.
Counterfeit copies of literary and artistic works.
Medicines and food products harmful to public health.
Pornographic photographs, films, and other media.
Devices for creating alcohol require a permit for import from the Ministry of Commerce.
Denatured or undenatured alcohol can only be imported with special permission.
Animal and vegetable products require a certificate of origin and will be subject to inspection on arrival.
Roots, tubers, bulbs, cuttings, and cuttings require a licence from the Ministry of Agriculture.
Medicines require permission from the Ministry of Health.
Endangered animals, plants, and their derivative products protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) may require protected species permits.
Health regulations
Chikungunya cases have been reported in São Tomé and Príncipe. For further information, please visit the CDC Chikungunya Advice.
HIV is a risk in São Tomé and Príncipe. For further information, please visit the CDCHIV Advice.