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Germany visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe

Visa required

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

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Germany visa?

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 the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.

Apply on VIDEX – Schengen visa application form

All visa types for Germany

Germany’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

German missions in São Tomé and Príncipe

Germany has 1 mission in São Tomé and Príncipe. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: São Tomé.

Germany looks after São Tomé and Príncipe from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Libreville, Gabon (302 km from São Tomé) as the responsible post. Which post accepts applications from residents of São Tomé and Príncipe is decided by Germany, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

German citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe

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Travel advice for Germany

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel

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 Germany can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Germany

How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in Germany 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

Germany has no embassy or career consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe, and its honorary consulate in São Tomé normally does not issue visas. Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply through a mission of Germany accredited to São Tomé and Príncipe from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Germany for visas; the official visa portal of Germany names the right place.

Germany and the Schengen area

A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.

Germany’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe

Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.

German citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe

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

Frequently asked questions

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

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

Is there an embassy of Germany in São Tomé and Príncipe?

No. Germany has no embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe, only honorary consulates in São Tomé. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Libreville, Gabon for São Tomé and Príncipe.

How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?

Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.

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

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

Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Germany visa-free?

No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Germany 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.