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Portuguese Embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe

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In São Tomé and Príncipe, Portugal has an embassy in São Tomé. Portugal requires citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to hold a visa issued in advance.

Portuguese Embassy in São Tomé

At Avenida Marginal 12 Julho, São Tomé, the Portuguese embassy represents Portugal towards São Tomé and Príncipe. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Portugal visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe

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Portugal visa requirements for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe

  • Schengen visa (type C) for Portugal
  • National visas – temporary stay and residence visas (study, work, D7 passive income, entrepreneurs)
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
  • Fee: €90
  • 14 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe must obtain a visa before travelling to Portugal. From São Tomé and Príncipe, the application is made at the Portuguese embassy in São Tomé or through a visa centre appointed by Portugal.

São Tomé and Príncipe’s missions in Portugal

Missions of São Tomé and Príncipe in Portugal (1)

In return, São Tomé and Príncipe has an embassy in Portugal, in Lisbon.

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Portugal in São Tomé and Príncipe

Worldwide, Portugal has 156 missions in 81 countries; one of them is in São Tomé and Príncipe.

Travel to São Tomé and Príncipe for Portuguese citizens

Portuguese citizens can visit São Tomé and Príncipe without a visa for up to 15 days. In São Tomé and Príncipe, Portuguese citizens can turn to the Portuguese embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the Portuguese embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe is closed

The Portuguese 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 Portugal, such as Restoration of Independence (Restauração da Independência) on Tuesday 1 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Portuguese embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe?

The Portuguese embassy is in São Tomé, at Avenida Marginal 12 Julho, São Tomé.

Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Portugal?

Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Portugal, obtained before travel.

Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?

Portuguese citizens can visit São Tomé and Príncipe without a visa for up to 15 days.

Does São Tomé and Príncipe have an embassy in Portugal?

Yes, São Tomé and Príncipe has its embassy in Lisbon.