Sao Tome and Principe visa requirements for Rwandans

Travel and visa requirements

Sao Tomean Visa is not required for Rwandans

Stay Duration: 15 days

Entry Requirements

  • Citizens visiting Soa Tome and Principe do not need to apply for a visa for a duration of stay within 15 days.
  • It is necessary for citizens to provide a passport within the validity of the visa granted.
  • Passports of visitors should be with one blank page made available for visa stamps.
  • There are no restrictions on the amount of currencies in the possession of visitors on entry.
  • A report is required from visitors when exiting with more than 10,000 Euros.
  • Visitors are also required to provide the International Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate on entry.
  • Taking photographs of the Presidential Palace, military, or other government buildings is strictly forbidden in Soa Tome and Principe.
  • The major means of transportation within the country are buses, taxis and private cars.
  • Visitors must hold proof of onward/return airline tickets.
  • Visitors are advised to confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change.
  • Visitors must hold an evidence of sufficient funds in form of a recent bank statement to proof financial capability to support visit.
  • Cats and dogs must be accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary health as well as a certificate of vaccination against rabies that are issued in the home country.
  • São Tomé and Príncipe is the second-smallest African sovereign state after Seychelles, as well as the smallest Portuguese-speaking country.
  •  The climate is tropical with a hot and humid temperature.
  • The islands are home to a larger number of endemic birds and plants, including the world's smallest ibis (the Sao Tome ibis), the world's largest sunbird (the giant sunbird).
  • São Tomé and Principe is an important marine turtle-nesting site like the hawkbill turtles.
  • Portuguese is the official and the national language of São Tomé and Príncipe, with about 98.4% speaking it. French and English are foreign languages taught in schools.
  • Christianity is the major religion in the country as well as a small but growing Muslim population.
  • Staple foods include fish, seafood, beans, maize and cooked banana. 
  • Tropical fruits, such as pineapple, avocado and bananas are significant components of the country’s cuisine.

Frequently Asked Questions

On what continent can I find Sao Tome and Principe?
Located in the continent of Africa, Sao Tome and Principe covers 964 square kilometers of land, making it the 189th largest nation in terms of land area.

What is the best time of the year to visit Sao Tome and Principe?

The best time to visit São Tomé runs from June to September, while in Príncipe, it runs from mid-June to mid-September, since it is the driest period when it rarely rains. However, it should be remembered that the sky is often cloudy even in this season.

Are there Rwandan restaurants in Sao Tome and Principe?

There are no records of Rwandan restaurants in Sao Tome and Principe but there are spots which serve the best of tourists' culinary delight such as the Xico's cafe, Pestana Sao Tome and Filomar.

Is it safe to travel to Sao Tome and Principe?

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