Coronavirus Travel Guide for São Tomé and Príncipe COVID-19 updates for São Tomé and Príncipe

Information about the status of Coronavirus (COVID-19) travel disruptions affecting São Tomé and Príncipe

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Coronavirus Guidance for: São Tomé and Príncipe

Coronavirus: Travel status As part of the state of emergency introduced on 19 March, the São Tomé and Príncipe authorities have prohibited the entry of all foreign travellers into the country.
Coronavirus Notice The country's state of emergency has been downgraded to a state of calamity June 16-July 31 as part of continuing efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The further easing of restrictive measures will be implemented in three stages until July 31.

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Please note that travel to São Tomé and Príncipe from the following places may be limited or unavailable. Even if travel is allowed, there may be specific stipulations in place, so please check the comments below:

   Afghanistan updated: 11 Feb 2022
Afghanistan São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Albania updated: 13 Aug 2023
Albania São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Algeria updated: 03 Nov 2022
Algeria São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   American Samoa updated: 13 Aug 2023
American Samoa São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Angola updated: 03 Nov 2022
Angola São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Anguilla updated: 13 Aug 2023
Anguilla São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Antigua and Barbuda updated: 31 Aug 2022
Antigua and Barbuda São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Argentina updated: 15 Sep 2022
Argentina São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Armenia updated: 10 Oct 2022
Armenia São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Aruba updated: 18 Mar 2022
Aruba São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Australia updated: 10 Jul 2022
Australia São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Austria updated: 02 Jun 2022
Austria São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Azerbaijan updated: 10 Oct 2022
Azerbaijan São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Bahamas updated: 17 Jun 2022
Bahamas São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Bahrain updated: 30 Mar 2022
Bahrain São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Bangladesh: Fully vaccinated visitors no longer need to show a negative COVID-19 antigen or PCR test. updated: 25 Jul 2022
Bangladesh São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Barbados updated: 24 Sep 2022
Barbados São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Belarus: Belarus requires most foreign citizens arriving in the country to either come with a negative COVID-19 test issued within 48 hours before arrival or quarantine for 14 days. updated: 27 Dec 2022
Belarus São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Belgium updated: 08 Mar 2022
Belgium São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Belize updated: 13 Aug 2023
Belize São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Benin updated: 13 Aug 2023
Benin São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Bermuda updated: 13 Aug 2023
Bermuda São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Bhutan updated: 26 Oct 2022
Bhutan São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Bolivia updated: 13 Aug 2023
Bolivia São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba: Borders for the Dutch islands are currently closed, and the Bonaire airport will remain closed through at least September 1. updated: 01 Aug 2020
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Bosnia and Herzegovina: Only nationals and residents of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and nationals of Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia are allowed to enter. updated: 25 Nov 2020
Bosnia and Herzegovina São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Botswana updated: 13 Aug 2023
Botswana São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Brazil updated: 13 Aug 2023
Brazil São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   British Virgin Islands updated: 17 Jul 2022
British Virgin Islands São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Brunei updated: 22 Sep 2022
Brunei São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Bulgaria updated: 29 Apr 2022
Bulgaria São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Burkina Faso updated: 13 Aug 2023
Burkina Faso São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Burundi: Travel to Burundi has restarted. Passengers must have a printed medical certificate showing a negative COVID-19 PCR test result, issued at most 72 hours before departure. updated: 10 Nov 2020
Burundi São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Cambodia updated: 10 Oct 2022
Cambodia São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Cameroon: Limited international air travel to Cameroon is ongoing as of July 17 after authorities partially reopened air borders. Services by Air France, Brussels Airlines, and Ethiopia Airlines will operate out of Douala International Airport and Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport. All passengers intending to travel to Cameroon must present a negative COVID-19 test taken up to three days before the flight. An indefinite closure of Cameroon's land and sea borders remains in place. Cargo transport will not be affected. updated: 19 Jul 2020
Cameroon São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Canada updated: 27 Sep 2022
Canada São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Cape Verde updated: 13 Aug 2023
Cape Verde São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Cayman Islands updated: 20 Aug 2022
Cayman Islands São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Central African Republic: Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) remains closed since April 1. Persons entering the country from locations with local-transmission of COVID-19 are required to self-isolate for 14 days. Border closures with neighboring countries are in place. updated: 20 Jun 2020
Central African Republic São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Chad: Passengers must have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 test result issued at most 72 hours before arrival. Passengers are subject to quarantine. updated: 31 Jul 2020
Chad São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Chile updated: 25 Sep 2022
Chile São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   China updated: 13 Aug 2023
China São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Colombia updated: 18 Jul 2021
Colombia São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Comoros: On 23 March, all international flights were suspended until further notice. Ports are closed to traffic from affected countries. updated: 18 Jun 2020
Comoros São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Congo: Passengers without a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 test result are subject to a test upon arrival and quarantine at their own expense. updated: 16 Sep 2020
Congo São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Costa Rica updated: 30 Mar 2022
Costa Rica São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Croatia updated: 06 May 2022
Croatia São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Cuba updated: 18 Sep 2022
Cuba São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Curaçao updated: 30 Mar 2022
Curaçao São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Cyprus updated: 02 Jun 2022
Cyprus São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Czech Republic updated: 10 Apr 2022
Czech Republic São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   DR Congo updated: 26 Aug 2022
DR Congo São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Denmark updated: 30 Mar 2022
Denmark São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Djibouti: Travel and business confinement measures have been relaxed since May 17. All land, sea, and air borders remain closed, except for cargo and humanitarian services until Sept. 1. updated: 19 Jul 2020
Djibouti São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Dominica: All flights are suspended. updated: 03 Jul 2020
Dominica São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Dominican Republic updated: 30 Mar 2022
Dominican Republic São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   East Timor: Passengers are not allowed to enter Timor-Leste. updated: 18 Feb 2021
East Timor São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Ecuador: Arriving passengers will need to show a medical certificate with a negative PCR test for Coronavirus taken within 72 hours before arrival. Without the certificate, passengers are subject to quarantine for 14 days. updated: 09 Jul 2020
Ecuador São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Egypt updated: 17 Jun 2022
Egypt São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   El Salvador updated: 08 Sep 2024
El Salvador São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Equatorial Guinea: Flights to Equatorial Guinea have restarted. Passengers must have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 48 hours before arrival. Passengers without a medical certificate with a negative test result are subject to medical screening and quarantine. updated: 01 Jul 2020
Equatorial Guinea São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Eritrea updated: 13 Aug 2023
Eritrea São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Estonia updated: 16 Jun 2022
Estonia São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Eswatini: From Friday 27 March, border restrictions will be imposed, limiting entry and exit to Eswatini to citizens and residents only. Returning residents will be subjected to mandatory 14- day quarantine in designated locations, apart from those permitted to self-isolate. updated: 20 Sep 2020
Eswatini São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Ethiopia: All arriving passengers must have a negative Covid-19 test done within the last 72 hours and undergo medical checks and quarantine for 14 days at a government designated hotel. updated: 25 Jun 2020
Ethiopia São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Faroe Islands updated: 30 Mar 2022
Faroe Islands São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Fiji updated: 13 Aug 2023
Fiji São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Finland updated: 27 Mar 2024
Finland São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   France updated: 01 Aug 2022
France São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   French Guiana updated: 18 Sep 2022
French Guiana São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   French Polynesia updated: 13 Aug 2023
French Polynesia São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Gabon updated: 30 Mar 2022
Gabon São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Gambia updated: 21 Aug 2022
Gambia São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Georgia updated: 10 Oct 2022
Georgia São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Germany updated: 02 Jun 2022
Germany São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Ghana: International air travel has resumed; land and sea borders remain closed until further notice. updated: 01 Sep 2020
Ghana São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Gibraltar updated: 30 Mar 2022
Gibraltar São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Greece updated: 30 Apr 2022
Greece São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Greenland: On March 13, Denmark said it would temporarily close its borders to non-citizens, except residents. Persons wishing to enter Denmark must expect to be rejected entry at the Danish borders, including in Danish airports, unless they have a worthy purpose for entering, e.g. if the person lives or works in Denmark or has been commissioned to provide goods or services in Denmark. updated: 20 Feb 2021
Greenland São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Grenada updated: 05 Apr 2022
Grenada São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Guadeloupe updated: 05 Aug 2022
Guadeloupe São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Guam updated: 30 Mar 2022
Guam São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Guatemala updated: 18 Sep 2022
Guatemala São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Guernsey updated: 13 Aug 2023
Guernsey São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Guinea: Passengers are not allowed to enter. This does not apply to nationals of Guinea and their spouses, partners, parents or children. updated: 29 Sep 2021
Guinea São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Guinea-Bissau: National borders have been reopened May 27. Flights to Guinea-Bissau are suspended until 25 July. Entry and exit into Guinea-Bissau permitted only with the presentation of a certificate of negative COVID-19 status. updated: 22 Sep 2021
Guinea-Bissau São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Guyana updated: 13 Aug 2023
Guyana São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Haiti: Fully vaccinated visitors no longer need to show a negative COVID-19 antigen or PCR test taken within 72 hours of travel. updated: 16 Apr 2022
Haiti São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Honduras: Airports are closed and Honduras has ordered all borders closed except for cargo. updated: 15 Sep 2021
Honduras São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Hong Kong updated: 04 May 2024
Hong Kong São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Hungary updated: 25 Mar 2022
Hungary São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Iceland updated: 27 Feb 2022
Iceland São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   India updated: 10 Oct 2022
India São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Indonesia updated: 14 Sep 2023
Indonesia São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   International updated: 18 Aug 2019
International São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Iran: Travelers must have received at least two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine and have a negative PCR test. updated: 08 Apr 2022
Iran São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Iraq: Flights to Iraq have restarted. Arriving passengers must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. updated: 24 Nov 2020
Iraq São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Ireland updated: 08 Mar 2022
Ireland São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Isle of Man updated: 12 Sep 2022
Isle of Man São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Israel updated: 19 May 2022
Israel São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Italy updated: 01 May 2022
Italy São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Ivory Coast: Air travel to Cote d'Ivoire has resumed and a Health Declaration Form must be completed before arrival. updated: 19 Jul 2020
Ivory Coast São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Jamaica updated: 13 Aug 2023
Jamaica São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Japan updated: 20 Oct 2022
Japan São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Jersey updated: 29 Nov 2022
Jersey São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Jordan updated: 30 Mar 2022
Jordan São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Kazakhstan updated: 31 Aug 2022
Kazakhstan São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Kenya updated: 13 Aug 2023
Kenya São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Kiribati updated: 13 Aug 2023
Kiribati São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Kosovo: There are currently no quarantine measures in place. updated: 17 Feb 2022
Kosovo São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Kuwait updated: 18 Jul 2022
Kuwait São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Kyrgyzstan: Arrivals from some countries are allowed. See below for details. updated: 27 Nov 2020
Kyrgyzstan São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Lao updated: 13 Aug 2023
Lao São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Latvia updated: 07 Apr 2022
Latvia São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Lebanon: Passengers must have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 96 hours before arrival. updated: 10 Oct 2022
Lebanon São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Lesotho updated: 22 Sep 2022
Lesotho São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Liberia: Take a PCR test within 96 hours of your arrival and show the negative results to health authorities. updated: 01 Sep 2022
Liberia São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Libya: Libya's UN-recognised Government of National Accord (GNA) in Tripoli suspended all flights at the Misrata Airport for three weeks on March 16. Borders have also been closed. updated: 18 Jun 2020
Libya São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Liechtenstein updated: 04 May 2022
Liechtenstein São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Lithuania updated: 02 May 2022
Lithuania São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Luxembourg updated: 30 Sep 2022
Luxembourg São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Macau updated: 13 Aug 2023
Macau São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Madagascar: All flights to Madagascar are suspended. updated: 11 May 2021
Madagascar São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Malawi: All international flights have been suspended. Land borders are reportedly open; however, delays at crossings are likely due to enhanced screening measures. Enhanced screening measures are in place for all travelers. updated: 20 Jun 2020
Malawi São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Malaysia updated: 13 Aug 2023
Malaysia São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Maldives updated: 30 Mar 2022
Maldives São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Mali: Passengers must have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 3 days before arrival. Passengers are subject to quarantine for 14 days. updated: 29 Jul 2020
Mali São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Malta updated: 13 Jul 2022
Malta São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Martinique updated: 05 Aug 2022
Martinique São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Mauritania: Airports in Mauritania reopened. updated: 16 Sep 2020
Mauritania São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Mauritius updated: 14 Aug 2023
Mauritius São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Mexico updated: 30 Mar 2022
Mexico São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Moldova updated: 30 Jul 2022
Moldova São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Monaco updated: 03 Jan 2023
Monaco São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Mongolia updated: 30 Mar 2022
Mongolia São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Montenegro updated: 13 Jan 2021
Montenegro São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Montserrat updated: 13 Aug 2023
Montserrat São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Morocco: All passengers must present a vaccination pass and a negative PCR test result less than 48 hours old before boarding the plane. updated: 26 May 2022
Morocco São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Mozambique updated: 13 Aug 2023
Mozambique São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Myanmar updated: 13 Aug 2023
Myanmar São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Namibia: International commercial flights have resumed from September 18. updated: 03 Oct 2021
Namibia São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Nepal updated: 13 Aug 2023
Nepal São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Netherlands updated: 14 Nov 2023
Netherlands São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   New Caledonia updated: 13 Aug 2023
New Caledonia São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   New Zealand updated: 01 Aug 2022
New Zealand São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Nicaragua: Airports in Nicaragua have reopened. updated: 07 Oct 2020
Nicaragua São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Niger: Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 test result issued at most 72 hours before arrival. updated: 02 Aug 2020
Niger São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Nigeria: Sea and land borders are closed until further notice. The measure does not apply to freight transport. International passenger flights are suspended until further notice; the ban does not apply to cargo and emergency flights. updated: 19 Jul 2020
Nigeria São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   North Korea: Tourists are not allowed to enter. Business travellers must spend 14 days in quarantine upon arrival. updated: 18 Jun 2020
North Korea São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   North Macedonia: International travel to North Macedonia restarted on July 1st. updated: 18 Jul 2020
North Macedonia São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Norway updated: 25 Mar 2022
Norway São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Oman updated: 22 May 2022
Oman São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Pakistan updated: 10 Oct 2022
Pakistan São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Panama updated: 18 Sep 2022
Panama São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Papua New Guinea updated: 08 Aug 2022
Papua New Guinea São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Paraguay: Flights to Paraguay restarted. updated: 28 Feb 2021
Paraguay São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Peru updated: 31 Oct 2022
Peru São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Philippines updated: 13 Aug 2023
Philippines São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Poland updated: 30 Mar 2022
Poland São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Portugal updated: 10 Jul 2022
Portugal São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Puerto Rico updated: 30 Mar 2022
Puerto Rico São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Qatar updated: 29 Oct 2022
Qatar São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Romania updated: 25 Mar 2022
Romania São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Russia updated: 05 Apr 2022
Russia São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Rwanda: All arriving airline passengers must quarantine for 24 hours at a designated hotel while waiting for results from the mandatory PCR coronavirus test. updated: 15 Jan 2022
Rwanda São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Saint Barthélemy updated: 18 Sep 2022
Saint Barthélemy São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Saint Kitts and Nevis updated: 13 Aug 2023
Saint Kitts and Nevis São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Saint Lucia updated: 22 Sep 2022
Saint Lucia São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Saint Martin updated: 13 Aug 2023
Saint Martin São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Saint Vincent and the Grenadines updated: 22 Sep 2022
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Samoa updated: 13 Aug 2023
Samoa São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   San Marino updated: 13 Aug 2023
San Marino São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Saudi Arabia: No restrictions updated: 10 Apr 2022
Saudi Arabia São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Senegal: Flights to Senegal have restarted. Passenger will have to present evidence of a negative Covid-19 test taken within the last 7 days. Passengers may be subjected to medical screenings and quarantine. updated: 14 Sep 2022
Senegal São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Serbia: Since May 2020, Serbia is allowing visitors to travel to the country under normal 'pre-Covid' regulations. That includes no mandatory testing and no isolation period for arriving tourists. updated: 18 Feb 2021
Serbia São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Seychelles updated: 13 Aug 2023
Seychelles São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Sierra Leone: The government of Sierra Leone has announced that all flights scheduled to and from Freetown International Airport have been suspended and all land borders closed until further notice. updated: 19 Jul 2020
Sierra Leone São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Singapore updated: 05 Aug 2024
Singapore São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Sint Maarten updated: 12 Oct 2022
Sint Maarten São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Slovakia updated: 08 Sep 2022
Slovakia São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Slovenia updated: 25 Mar 2022
Slovenia São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Solomon Islands updated: 13 Aug 2023
Solomon Islands São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Somalia: International flights are canceled in Mogadishu until further notice. Land and sea borders are closed. updated: 19 Jul 2020
Somalia São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   South Africa updated: 24 Jun 2022
South Africa São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   South Korea updated: 01 Oct 2022
South Korea São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   South Sudan: Travellers are exempt from quarantine if they have documentation of full COVID-19 vaccination (completed at least two weeks before travelling) or evidence of a positive PCR test result within the 6 months prior to travelling. updated: 21 Aug 2022
South Sudan São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Spain updated: 22 Oct 2022
Spain São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Sri Lanka updated: 29 Apr 2022
Sri Lanka São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Sudan: Passengers arriving directly from or transiting through South Africa, the Netherlands or the United Kingdom are not allowed to enter. updated: 22 Dec 2020
Sudan São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Suriname updated: 04 Aug 2022
Suriname São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Sweden updated: 02 Apr 2022
Sweden São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Switzerland updated: 13 Aug 2023
Switzerland São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Syria updated: 13 Aug 2023
Syria São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Taiwan updated: 14 Oct 2022
Taiwan São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Tajikistan: All flights are suspended. Tajikistan closed its borders to foreigners on April 10 2020. updated: 02 Jan 2021
Tajikistan São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Tanzania: Fully vaccinated travelers are exempt from COVID-19 test requirements. updated: 20 Mar 2022
Tanzania São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Thailand updated: 11 Oct 2022
Thailand São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Togo: Passengers may enter with a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 7 days before departure. updated: 20 Feb 2021
Togo São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Tonga: The Government of Tonga has announced that all international flights to Tonga are diverted from Tonga until Saturday 18 April. updated: 07 Nov 2021
Tonga São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Trinidad and Tobago updated: 13 Aug 2023
Trinidad and Tobago São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Tunisia: Tunisia has reopened its sea, land and air borders to 45 countries with no restrictions and over 50 countries with testing needed. updated: 28 Jun 2020
Tunisia São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Turkiye updated: 07 Jan 2023
Turkiye São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Turkmenistan: Turkmenistan has suspended all international flights. updated: 18 Jun 2020
Turkmenistan São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Turks and Caicos Islands updated: 13 Aug 2023
Turks and Caicos Islands São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   US Virgin Islands updated: 13 Aug 2023
US Virgin Islands São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   USA updated: 10 Jun 2022
USA São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Uganda updated: 20 Nov 2022
Uganda São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Ukraine updated: 05 Apr 2022
Ukraine São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   United Arab Emirates updated: 13 Aug 2023
United Arab Emirates São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   United Kingdom updated: 22 Feb 2022
United Kingdom São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Eligible fully vaccinated passengers returning from this country, can do so with just a day 2 test.

   Uruguay: Foreign nationals can enter the country for family reunification cases involving parents, spouses, concubines or single children with incapacities; and duly and previously authorized transitory entrances regarding labor, economic, business or judicial related affairs. Currently, other foreign nationals are still forbidden to enter Uruguay. updated: 19 Jun 2020
Uruguay São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Uzbekistan updated: 29 Nov 2022
Uzbekistan São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Vanuatu updated: 22 Sep 2022
Vanuatu São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Vatican City updated: 13 Aug 2023
Vatican City São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Venezuela updated: 27 Oct 2022
Venezuela São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Vietnam updated: 25 Jul 2022
Vietnam São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Yemen: On March 14, the internationally-recognised government of war-torn Yemen said it would suspend all flights to and from airports under its control for two weeks starting on March 18. updated: 18 Jun 2020
Yemen São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Zambia: Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka will remain open while Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA), Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVA), and Mfuwe Airport (MFU) are closed to international passenger traffic. The border with Tanzania at Nakonde and the DRC crossing at Kasumbalesa have been reopened. A mandatory 14-day quarantine is in place at a government health facility for all persons entering Zambia. updated: 19 Jul 2020
Zambia São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

   Zimbabwe: Passengers must show a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 48 hours before departure. updated: 20 Feb 2021
Zimbabwe São Tomé and Príncipe specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.

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