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Italy visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe

Visa required

Italy 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 Italy visa?

Schengen visa (type C) for tourism

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Fee
€90

All visa types for Italy

Italy’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. 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 Italy

Italy 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.

According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Italy covers São Tomé and Príncipe from its embassy in Luanda, Angola (1,247 km from São Tomé). Italy 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.

Italian citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe

ItalySão Tomé and Príncipe Visa-free, 15 days São Tomé and Príncipe visa for citizens of Italy

Travel advice for Italy

  • 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 Italy can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026).

Good to know

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

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

Italy has no embassy or career consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe. Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply through a mission of Italy accredited to São Tomé and Príncipe from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Italy for visas; the official visa portal of Italy names the right place.

Italy and the Schengen area

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

Italy’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe

Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.

Italian citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe

Italian 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 Italy?

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

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

No. Italy has no embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Luanda, Angola for São Tomé and Príncipe.

How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?

Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.

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

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

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

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