Sao Tome and Principe visa requirements for Laotians

Travel and visa requirements

Sao Tomean Visa is not required for Laotians

Stay Duration: 15 days

Entry Requirements

  • São Tomé and Príncipe is an island country in the Gulf of Guinea in Central Africa. The capital is Sao tome.
  • Laotian citizens can get e-visa for traveling to Sao Tome and Principe as a tourist with a duration of 15 days.
  • The required documents before traveling to Sao tome and Principe are a completed Sao Tome visa application, one passport photograph,  a passport with 6 months validity beyond trip completion and one blank visa page.
  • Sao Tome and Principe is known for its mass production of cocoa.
  • The official and the national language of Sao Tome and Principe is Portuguese.  The local languages include Forro, Angolar, and Principense.
  • The main religion practiced in Sao Tome and Principe is Christianity while a negligence percentage of the population practiced Islam.
  • The official currency spent in Sao Tome and Principe is the São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (STN).
  • Sao Tome allowed local currency on both entry and exit but foreign currencies are not restricted if declared on arrival.
  • São Tomé and Príncipe use 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.
  • The required vaccines before visiting Sao Tome are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza.
  • The tourist centers in Sao Tome to visit include São Nicolau Waterfall, Praia Lagarto, Praia Gamboa, National Museum, and Praia Das Bananas.
  • The time difference between Laos and Sao Tome is 7 hours. Laos is ahead of Sao Tome.
  •  Sao Tome climate is tropical, hot and humid throughout the year, with maximum temperatures around 30 °C
  • Sao Tome and Principe observe Greenwich Mean Time all year. There are no Daylight Saving Time clock changes.
    • The total flight duration from Laos to Sao Tome is 15 hours 6 minutes and the distance is 10,619 km.
    • The operating airlines in Sao Tome and Principe are TAP Air Portugal, TAAG Angola Airlines, Afrijet, STP Airways, ceiba-intercontinental.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do I go around in Sao Tome Principe?

    Renting a car is the only way to get around the island if you want to visit places off the main road especially since there are only about 140KM /87Miles of paved roads around the whole island.

    What kind of credit card is used in Sao Tome?

    Credit card use in Sao Tome is not really in existence, all transactions are done in cash.

    How much can I budget per day in Sao Tome and Principe?

    You should plan a total of 60 Euros per day which includes accommodation and transport.

    Is Sao Tome a safe country to visit?

    São Tomé and Príncipe is generally a safe place indeed for travellers. There is very little violent crime, and armed robberies and rapes are rare still.