Chinese Embassy in São Tomé

Embassy China São Tomé, São Tomé and Príncipe

Address
Avenida Kwama N’Kruma 24B, São Tomé
Fax
2227578
Today 08:30–12:30, 15:00–17:00
Directions

Head of mission: Xu Yingzhen

Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of China: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 17 May 2023

China’s embassy to São Tomé and Príncipe is in São Tomé, the capital of São Tomé and Príncipe, at Avenida Kwama N’Kruma 24B, São Tomé. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00 with a midday break. Within 1 km there are 7 other foreign missions.

Opening hours of the Chinese embassy in São Tomé

Monday 08:30–12:3015:00–17:00 break 12:30–15:00
Tuesday 08:30–12:3015:00–17:00 break 12:30–15:00
Wednesday 08:30–12:3015:00–17:00 break 12:30–15:00
Thursday 08:30–12:3015:00–17:00 break 12:30–15:00
Friday 08:30–12:3015:00–17:00 break 12:30–15:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in São Tomé and Príncipe

  • São Tomé Day

    Monday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

Public holidays in China

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

  • Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)

    Saturday

The Chinese embassy in São Tomé is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00 with a midday break.

China visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe

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China requires citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to hold a visa issued in advance. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for China.

Other missions nearby

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All embassies and consulates in São Tomé (12)

China’s other missions in São Tomé and Príncipe

    The Chinese embassy in São Tomé is the only mission of China in São Tomé and Príncipe on record. São Tomé and Príncipe has no mission in China on record.

    Good to know

    About the Chinese embassy in São Tomé

    It appears in official lists as Embassy of China in São Tomé. It is headed by Xu Yingzhen, according to the records.

    Address and contact

    Address: Avenida Kwama N’Kruma 24B, São Tomé. The record for the Chinese embassy in São Tomé includes an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.

    Chinese citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe

    Chinese citizens receive their visa for São Tomé and Príncipe at the border; it covers up to 15 days.

    When the Chinese embassy in São Tomé is closed

    The next closures of the Chinese embassy in São Tomé for public holidays in São Tomé and Príncipe are São Tomé Day (Dia de São Tomé) on Monday 21 December 2026 and Christmas Day (Natal) on Friday 25 December 2026; it may also close for New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.

    Before visiting the Chinese embassy in São Tomé

    Current procedures for the Chinese embassy in São Tomé, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

    Near the Chinese embassy in São Tomé

    Within 1 km of the Chinese embassy in São Tomé there are 7 other foreign missions.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the address of the Chinese Embassy in São Tomé?

    The Chinese embassy in São Tomé is at Avenida Kwama N’Kruma 24B, São Tomé.

    What are the opening hours of the Chinese Embassy in São Tomé?

    The Chinese embassy in São Tomé is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00 with a midday break.

    Is the Chinese Embassy in São Tomé open on Saturday?

    No. The hours on record for the Chinese embassy in São Tomé do not include Saturday.

    When is the Chinese Embassy in São Tomé closed?

    The Chinese embassy in São Tomé closes on São Tomé and Príncipe’s public holidays, the next being São Tomé Day (Dia de São Tomé) on Monday 21 December 2026, and usually on the national day of China.

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

    China requires citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to hold a visa issued in advance.

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