Embassy of China in São Tomé
Today 08:30–12:30, 15:00–17:00- Address
- Avenida Kwama N’Kruma 24B, São Tomé
- Website
- st.china-embassy.gov.cn
- Head of mission
- Xu Yingzhen
China
São Tomé and Príncipe
Chinese Embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe
1 embassy
China is represented in São Tomé and Príncipe by 1 mission: an embassy in São Tomé. Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Chinese Embassy in São Tomé
China has its embassy in São Tomé, the capital; the address on record is Avenida Kwama N’Kruma 24B, São Tomé. The head of mission on record is Xu Yingzhen. Its website is linked on its page.
China visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
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China visa requirements for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
- L visa (tourism)
- M visa (commerce and trade) / F visa (exchanges and visits)
- G visa (transit) and visa-free transit
- X1 / X2 visa (study)
- Fee: TRY 1,225
- 12 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for China, obtained before travel. From São Tomé and Príncipe, the application is made at the Chinese embassy in São Tomé or through a visa centre appointed by China.
São Tomé and Príncipe’s missions in China
São Tomé and Príncipe has no mission in China on record; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe there would be served by an embassy accredited from another country.
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China in São Tomé and Príncipe
Worldwide, China has 328 missions in 182 countries; one of them is in São Tomé and Príncipe.
Travel to São Tomé and Príncipe for Chinese citizens
São Tomé and Príncipe issues Chinese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 15 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance. In São Tomé and Príncipe, Chinese citizens can turn to the Chinese embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the Chinese embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe is closed
The Chinese embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe closes on São Tomé and Príncipe’s public holidays, the next being São Tomé Day (Dia de São Tomé) on Monday 21 December 2026, Christmas Day (Natal) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Ano Novo) on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of China, such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Chinese embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe?
The Chinese embassy is in São Tomé, at Avenida Kwama N’Kruma 24B, São Tomé.
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for China?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
Chinese citizens receive their visa for São Tomé and Príncipe at the border; it covers up to 15 days.
Does São Tomé and Príncipe have an embassy in China?
No mission of São Tomé and Príncipe in China is on record.