São Tomé and Príncipe
India
India visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for India, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at eoisaotome.gov.in
Which India visa?
Key facts
- Processing time
- Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times
India’s official site for the tourist visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times.
Indian missions in São Tomé and Príncipe
- Embassy of India in São Tomé
Plot 41-B, 159-HF, Campo de Milho, District Agua Grande, Sao Tome, São Tomé
India has 1 mission in São Tomé and Príncipe, with its embassy in São Tomé.
Indian citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
IndiaSão Tomé and Príncipe e-Visa São Tomé and Príncipe visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from São Tomé and Príncipe to India, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 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 India
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in India 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
In São Tomé and Príncipe, applications go to the Indian embassy in São Tomé, or to a visa centre acting for India; fees, documents and processing times are published by India.
India’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
China and Myanmar require citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
Indian citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for India?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for India, obtained before travel.
Where is the Indian embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe?
The Indian embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe is in São Tomé.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
Indian citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter India visa-free?
No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for India 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.