1. Fast.  CIBT specializes in securing Sao Tome & Principe visas and can help you secure a Sao Tome & Principe visa.
  2. Easy.  CIBT is the easiest way to get a visa.  We process Sao Tome & Principe visas at the Sao Tome & Principe Embassy every day for residents of all 50 states.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sao Tome & Principe Visa FAQs

When is the best time to apply for my Sao Tome & Principe visa?
The best time to apply for your Sao Tome & Principe visa is 1-2 months before your travel date.

Do I have to send you my passport to get a Sao Tome & Principe visa? Is it safe to send a passport?
Yes. You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Sao Tome & Principe visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa request cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application in a secure way, using a traceable courier such as FedEx, UPS, Express Mail or Certified Mail.

What other local cities does CIBT provide Sao Tome & Principe visas?
CIBT provide Sao Tome & Principe visas in 50 states.  See the list of cities where you can get a Sao Tome & Principe visa.

Sample of the Business Travel Requirements for a Sao Tome & Principe Visa for US Citizens

  1. Passport

    You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:

    • Be valid for the next six months
    • Have at least one blank visa page (amendments and endorsement pages cannot be used to fulfill this requirement)
    • Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way

    If your passport does not meet these requirements, please contact CIBT at for further details.

  2. Photographs

    You must provide two color, passport-type photographs. The photographs must:

    • Be printed on photo paper
    • Be two inches by two inches
    • Have a white background
    • Have been taken within the last six months

  3. Visa Application Form

    You must provide one completed visa application form. The application form must:

    • Include answers for all fields
    • Display your full name as it appears in your passport
    • Be signed

  4. Proof of Travel Arrangements

    You must provide proof of travel arrangements for the duration of your trip.  Details of your intended arrangements must:

    • Include a copy of an itinerary or e-ticket showing entry and exit dates
    • Show the traveler's full name (as printed in his or her passport)

  5. CIBT Order Form

    You must provide one completed CIBT Order Form. The form must:

    • Include a valid email address and payment information
    • Include your signature in blue or black ink

  6. Photocopy of All Application Materials

    You must provide photocopies of all items that you submit to CIBT. Your photocopies must be provided along with the original version of each document. If you prefer that CIBT make photocopies for you, additional fees will be applied to your order. We recommend that you retain a copy of all items that you submit for your own records. Any documents that are specifically addressed to the consulate will not be returned to you.

  7. Vaccination Certificate

    You must provide your Yellow Fever vaccination certificate.

Sample of the Tourist Travel Requirements for a Sao Tome & Principe Visa for US Citizens

  1. Passport

    You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:

    • Be valid for the next six months
    • Have at least one blank visa page (amendments and endorsement pages cannot be used to fulfill this requirement)
    • Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way

    If your passport does not meet these requirements, please contact CIBT at for further details.

  2. Photographs

    You must provide two color, passport-type photographs. The photographs must:

    • Be printed on photo paper
    • Be two inches by two inches
    • Have a white background
    • Have been taken within the last six months

  3. Visa Application Form

    You must provide one completed visa application form. The application form must:

    • Include answers for all fields
    • Display your full name as it appears in your passport
    • Be signed

  4. Proof of Travel Arrangements

    You must provide proof of travel arrangements for the duration of your trip.  Details of your intended arrangements must:

    • Include a copy of an itinerary or e-ticket showing entry and exit dates
    • Show the traveler's full name (as printed in his or her passport)

  5. CIBT Order Form

    You must provide one completed CIBT Order Form. The form must:

    • Include a valid email address and payment information
    • Include your signature in blue or black ink

  6. Photocopy of All Application Materials

    You must provide photocopies of all items that you submit to CIBT. Your photocopies must be provided along with the original version of each document. If you prefer that CIBT make photocopies for you, additional fees will be applied to your order. We recommend that you retain a copy of all items that you submit for your own records. Any documents that are specifically addressed to the consulate will not be returned to you.

  7. Vaccination Certificate

    You must provide your Yellow Fever vaccination certificate.