São Tomé and Príncipe
France
France visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
France requires citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
For the tourist visa, France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply for a visa for France
France has no embassy or consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of France in Libreville302 km
Boulevard de l'Indépendance, Libreville
According to the official diplomatic lists used here, France covers São Tomé and Príncipe from its embassy in Libreville, Gabon (302 km from São Tomé). France sets which of its missions takes applications from São Tomé and Príncipe; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
French citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
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Travel advice for France
- 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.
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe planning a trip to France can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 3 November 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in France
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in France is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply
France has no embassy or career consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe. Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply through a mission of France accredited to São Tomé and Príncipe from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents France for visas; the official visa portal of France names the right place.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
French citizens do not need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe: stays of up to 15 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for France?
France requires citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of France in São Tomé and Príncipe?
No. France has no embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Libreville, Gabon for São Tomé and Príncipe.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
French citizens do not need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe: stays of up to 15 days are visa-free.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter France visa-free?
No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for France obtained in advance.
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.