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title: São Tomé and Príncipe visa for citizens of India
description: Citizens of India need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 30 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# São Tomé and Príncipe visa for citizens of India

Citizens of India need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe and can apply online for an eVisa.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Official application site: https://smf.gov.st/evisa/

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa · Tourist
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Proof of sufficient funds for the stay may be requested

## How to apply

1. **Create an account on the official eVisa portal** — Register with your email on the São Tomé and Príncipe eVisa website.
2. **Complete the online application form** — Enter personal, passport and travel details accurately.
3. **Upload required documents** — Attach passport scan, photo, tickets, accommodation and funds proof.
4. **Pay the eVisa fee online** — Pay by card as instructed on the portal.
5. **Await approval by email** — The approved eVisa is sent electronically; no embassy visit is needed.
6. **Print the eVisa approval** — Carry a printed copy to present at immigration on arrival.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport bio page scan** (Identity): Valid at least 6 months beyond arrival.
- **Recent passport photo** (Identity): Digital, white background, recent.
- **Completed online application form** (Supporting): Filled on the official eVisa portal.
- **Return/onward ticket** (Travel): Confirmed booking showing departure from São Tomé and Príncipe.
- **Hotel booking or accommodation proof** (Travel): Confirmed reservation for the duration of stay.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Recent bank statement or equivalent evidence.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required for travellers arriving from endemic countries; commonly requested.
- **Travel insurance** (Supporting, optional): Recommended coverage for the trip.

## Proof of funds

- bank statement
- credit card

Applicants should show sufficient funds to cover their stay; no fixed amount is published.

## Good to know

- Apply well before travel; processing times can vary.
- Ensure your passport is valid at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
- Carry a printed copy of the eVisa approval for presentation at the border.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity under 6 months** — Renew your passport before applying.
- **Missing or unclear document uploads** — Upload clear, complete scans of all required documents.
- **No confirmed onward ticket or accommodation** — Provide confirmed bookings covering the full stay.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of India need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: eVisa · Tourist.

### How long can citizens of India stay in São Tomé and Príncipe?

Up to 30 days.

### What documents do citizens of India need for São Tomé and Príncipe?

Passport bio page scan; Recent passport photo; Completed online application form; Return/onward ticket; Hotel booking or accommodation proof; Proof of sufficient funds; and 2 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for São Tomé and Príncipe?

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://smf.gov.st/evisa/

## Sources

- [e-Visa STP - SMF](http://www.smf.st/evisa/)
- São Tomé and Príncipe Entry Requirements for Indian Citizens — eVisa ... (entrybrief.com, third-party site)
- [e-Visa STP - SMF](http://www.smf.st/evisa/evisasteps.php)
- [smf.gov.st](https://smf.gov.st/evisa/)

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