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Entry requirements
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Passport validity requirements聽
Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. 聽
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.聽聽
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.聽
Visa requirements聽
You can visit S茫o Tom茅 and Pr铆ncipe for tourism for a period of up to 15 days without a visa.聽聽
To stay longer (to work or study, for business travel or for other reasons), you must .聽
Border control聽
You must pay a 20-euro entry fee when you arrive in the country. You can also pay in US dollars or local currency.
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To enter S茫o Tom茅 and Pr铆ncipe, you must have a certificate to prove you바카라 사이트檝e had a yellow fever vaccination if you바카라 사이트檙e coming from a .
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Customs rules聽
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of S茫o Tom茅 and Pr铆ncipe. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.聽聽
Safety and security
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There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.바카라 사이트�바카라 사이트�바카라 사이트犅犅�
UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad.聽
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Although there바카라 사이트檚 no recent history of terrorism in S茫o Tom茅 and Pr铆ncipe, attacks cannot be ruled out.바카라 사이트�바카라 사이트�
Political situation聽聽
Economic difficulties and political rows over the handling of investments in S茫o Tom茅 and Pr铆ncipe바카라 사이트檚 development can occasionally lead to civil unrest.聽
Crime聽
The crime rate in S茫o Tom茅 and Pr铆ncipe is generally low, but burglaries and armed robberies can happen. You can take steps to reduce your risk and help protect your belongings, including:聽
- not wearing expensive jewellery or carrying large amounts of cash聽
- not taking valuables to the beach聽
- keeping valuable documents somewhere secure, such as a hotel safe聽
Laws and cultural differences聽
Illegal drugs and prison sentences聽
There are severe penalties for all drug offences. Pack all luggage yourself and do not carry anything through customs for anyone else.聽聽聽
LGBT+ travellers聽
Same-sex sexual activity is legal in S茫o Tom茅 and Pr铆ncipe. Attitudes towards same-sex relationships are less tolerant than in the UK and showing affection in public may attract unwanted and negative attention.聽
Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.聽
Money聽
Credit cards are not widely accepted in S茫o Tom茅 and Pr铆ncipe. Check if your hotel or restaurant accepts credit cards. There are only a small number of ATMs. You can withdraw cash from the main bank in the capital city, S茫o Tom茅.聽
Transport risks聽聽
Road travel聽
If you are planning to drive in S茫o Tom茅 and Pr铆ncipe, see information on driving abroad.聽
You바카라 사이트檒l need to have both the correct version of the international driving permit (IDP) and your UK driving licence with you in the car.聽
Road conditions聽
Many roads are in poor condition and unlit, particularly outside the capital. Animals often walk on roads at night. Landslides after heavy rain can block roads.聽
Public transport聽
Taxis and motorbike taxis (바카라 사이트榤otoqueiros바카라 사이트�) are the only forms of public transport. They are often unsafe and in poor condition. It바카라 사이트檚 common for people to share taxis.聽聽
Air travel聽
The UK Air Safety List (ASL) lists all known airlines in S茫o Tom茅 and Pr铆ncipe that do not meet international safety standards and are banned from operating commercial air services to, from, and within the UK. Check the UK Air Safety List when considering which airlines to fly with. The list is maintained by the바카라 사이트疍epartment for Transport, based on advice from the .聽聽
Health
Before you travel check that:聽
- your destination can provide the healthcare you may need聽
- you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation聽
This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.聽
Emergency medical number聽
Call 222 22 22 and ask for an ambulance.聽
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Vaccine recommendations and health risks聽
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Medication聽
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.聽
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Healthcare in S茫o Tom茅 and Pr铆ncipe聽
Medical facilities on S茫o Tom茅 and Pr铆ncipe are limited and many health conditions need evacuation to Europe, South Africa, Ghana or Gabon for treatment. Make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment abroad and repatriation.聽
Travel and mental health聽
Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health. There is also .聽
Getting help
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.聽
Emergency services in S茫o Tom茅 and Pr铆ncipe聽
Ambulance: 222 22 22聽
Fire: 112聽
Police: 113 or 222 22 22聽
Contact your travel provider and insurer聽
Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.聽
Refunds and changes to travel聽
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