Costa Rica
São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rican citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- São Tomé and Príncipe visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which São Tomé and Príncipe visa?
eVisaST entry authorisation (Autorização de Entrada)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- As stated on the authorisation, based on the dates you request
- Fee
- STD 490,000
- Processing time
- Reply within 7 working days (Decree-Law 11/2009, Art. 20(2))
All visa types for São Tomé and Príncipe
For the e-Visa, São Tomé and Príncipe’s official sources give a standard fee of STD 490,000, and applications are made on smf.st. Processing time, as São Tomé and Príncipe states it: Reply within 7 working days (Decree-Law 11/2009, Art. 20(2)). Longest stay on the e-Visa: As stated on the authorisation, based on the dates you request.
Where to apply in Costa Rica
São Tomé and Príncipe has no embassy or consulate in Costa Rica on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe travelling to Costa Rica
São Tomé and PríncipeCosta Rica Visa-free, 30 days Costa Rica visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Travel advice for São Tomé and Príncipe
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Costa Rica to São Tomé and Príncipe, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates São Tomé and Príncipe at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 3 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to São Tomé and Príncipe (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for São Tomé and Príncipe (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in São Tomé and Príncipe
How long Costa Rican citizens may stay in São Tomé and Príncipe is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Costa Rican citizens apply
The e-Visa for São Tomé and Príncipe is applied for online on its official government portal; Costa Rican citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe travelling to Costa Rica
No visa is needed by citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
Costa Rican citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of São Tomé and Príncipe in Costa Rica?
No. São Tomé and Príncipe has no embassy in Costa Rica.
How much does the São Tomé and Príncipe e-Visa cost?
São Tomé and Príncipe’s official sources give a standard fee of STD 490,000 for the e-Visa. Processing time: Reply within 7 working days (Decree-Law 11/2009, Art. 20(2)).
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Costa Rica?
No visa is needed by citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter São Tomé and Príncipe visa-free?
No; Costa Rican citizens need an e-Visa for São Tomé and Príncipe.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.