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Ireland visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe

Visa required

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

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Ireland visa?

Short stay 'C' visit visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
Fee
€60
Processing time
Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

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For the tourist visa, Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60, and applications are made on visas.inis.gov.ie. Processing time, as Ireland states it: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.

Where citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply for a visa for Ireland

Ireland 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.

The nearest Irish missions to São Tomé are in Abuja, Nigeria (977 km from São Tomé), Monrovia, Liberia (2,053 km) and Freetown, Sierra Leone (2,393 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of São Tomé and Príncipe is decided by Ireland, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Irish citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe

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Travel advice for Ireland

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • 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 São Tomé and Príncipe to Ireland, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Ireland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 19 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Ireland (updated 4 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Ireland (updated 13 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 Ireland

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

Ireland has no embassy or career consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe. Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply through a mission of Ireland accredited to São Tomé and Príncipe from abroad; the official visa portal of Ireland names the right place.

Ireland’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe

The United Kingdom requires citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.

Irish citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe

No visa is needed by Irish citizens for São Tomé and Príncipe, for stays of up to 15 days.

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

No. Ireland has no embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe. The nearest Irish embassy is in Abuja, Nigeria, 977 km from São Tomé.

How much does the Ireland tourist visa cost?

Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

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

No visa is needed by Irish citizens for São Tomé and Príncipe, for stays of up to 15 days.

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

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