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Sao Tome and Principe Travel Risk Level

Level 3 — Reconsider Travel

Sao Tome and Principe faces an elevated risk from civil unrest, with the US State Department issuing a Level 3 advisory. Reconsider travel to São Tomé and Príncipe due to unrest and health risks.

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Government travel advisories

The headline risk level reflects the US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. France Diplomatie and Germany's Auswärtiges Amt apply more conservative criteria and are shown below for additional context.

US State Department

Level 3 · whole-country level
Reconsider travel to São Tomé and Príncipe due to unrest and health risks . Since March 24, 2026, U.S. government employees working for the U.S. Mission to Angola and Sao Tome and Principe need special permission to travel to Sao Tome and Principe due to safety risks. The U.S. government has limited ability to offer emergency services to U.S. citizens in Sao Tome and Principe. Review our information on Travel to High-Risk Areas . Unrest The U.S. Embassy in Luanda is closely monitoring the security situation in Sao Tome and Principe. The following events may lead to demonstrations or other political activity in 2026: Political party conventions beginning in early April The presidential election on July 19 Legislative elections on September 27 The security environment may deteriorate without warning. Unrest related to the local political situation may occur with little notice. Demonstrations may stop or block transportation and other essential services. The U.S. Embassy in Luanda will have limited capacity to assist with departure from the country if the security situation deteriorates. Health Medical services in Sao Tome and Principe are limited. There are no adequate trauma or ambulance services. Even minor health issues may require medical evacuation at the traveler’s expense. Review our information on Travel Insurance .
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UK FCDO

See our travel advice before travelling · whole-country level
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: see general advice for women travellers read our guide on disability and travel abroad see general advice for LGBT+ travellers read about safety for solo and independent travel see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad Travel insurance If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. About FCDO travel advice The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice . Get travel advice updates Sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated. Follow FCDO : travel advice on X travel advice on Facebook Travel Aware on Instagram
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France Diplomatie

Normal vigilance · whole-country level
France Diplomatie : vigilance normale (vert).
Higher-risk regions — Heightened vigilance: Specific zones carry a higher advisory than the country overall.
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Germany Auswärtiges Amt

Travel advice (Reisehinweise) · whole-country level
Auswärtiges Amt: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (general travel and security advice); no travel warning in effect.
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Active disaster alerts (GDACS)

No active GDACS disaster events for Sao Tome and Principe at this time.

Health alerts (WHO)

No active WHO health alerts for Sao Tome and Principe at this time.

Global & regional health alerts (WHO)

Cross-border outbreaks and pandemic-scale alerts that affect travellers regardless of destination.

Global · Chikungunya
Chikungunya virus disease- Global situation
2025-10-03T11:25:30Z
Regional · Diphtheria
Diphtheria - African Region (AFRO)
2025-11-21T19:00:00Z
Global · Mpox
Broader transmission of mpox due to clade Ib MPXV – Global situation
2025-12-05T19:00:00Z
Global
Seasonal influenza - Global situation
2025-12-10T19:00:00Z
Global
Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus - Global update
2025-12-24T05:38:07Z

Recent risk-level changes

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to travel to Sao Tome and Principe?

Sao Tome and Principe is currently assessed at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) based on the US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. Reconsider travel to São Tomé and Príncipe due to unrest and health risks.

What is the current US State Department travel advisory for Sao Tome and Principe?

The US State Department currently rates Sao Tome and Principe at Level 3 — Reconsider Travel — for the country as a whole. Reconsider travel to São Tomé and Príncipe due to unrest and health risks.

What is the current UK FCDO advice for Sao Tome and Principe?

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office currently advises: "See our travel advice before travelling" for Sao Tome and Principe as a whole. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe.

What is the current France Diplomatie advice for Sao Tome and Principe?

France Diplomatie currently advises "Normal vigilance" for Sao Tome and Principe as a whole. Specific regions are rated higher (Heightened vigilance). France Diplomatie: vigilance normale (vert).

What is the current Germany Auswärtiges Amt advice for Sao Tome and Principe?

Germany's Auswärtiges Amt currently advises "Travel advice (Reisehinweise)" for Sao Tome and Principe as a whole. Auswärtiges Amt: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (general travel and security advice); no travel warning in effect.

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