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Romania to Sao Tome and Principe
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
Romanian citizens may stay in São Tomé and Príncipe without a visa for up to 10 days; stays longer than 10 days require a visa.
What should I do before I travel?
Check your passport before you travel: your Romanian passport or temporary passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your date of entry into São Tomé and Príncipe.
Have proof of your yellow fever vaccination ready to show at travel health checks or by airline staff before boarding, since yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for entry.
Consider taking travel insurance for your trip; it is recommended but not required to enter São Tomé and Príncipe.
What happens at the border?
There is no São Toméan embassy in Romania; the nearest São Tomé and Príncipe embassy is in Angola.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit São Tomé and Príncipe?
Romanian citizens do not need a visa to enter São Tomé and Príncipe for stays of up to 10 days; a visa becomes necessary for stays longer than 10 days.
How long must my passport be valid?
Your Romanian passport or a Romanian temporary passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your date of entry into São Tomé and Príncipe.
Do I need any vaccinations to enter?
A yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for entry into São Tomé and Príncipe; you should have proof of this vaccination when you travel.
Do I have to buy travel insurance before I go?
Travel insurance is recommended for travel to São Tomé and Príncipe, but travel insurance is not a condition of entry.
Will I need to prove I have enough money?
There is no recorded requirement to show proof of funds to enter São Tomé and Príncipe for Romanian travellers.
Is there a São Tomé and Príncipe embassy in Romania?
São Tomé and Príncipe has no embassy in Romania; the nearest São Toméan embassy is in Angola.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 14, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 3 months beyond your trip.
- 2Get the required vaccinations
Yellow Fever
- Travel insurance
Not required upon entry, but medical treatment is paid for by travelers — it's advisable to have a policy covering medical expenses and repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Angola — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 10 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
Open the guide
More about Sao Tome and Principe
Africa
- Capital
- São Tomé
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XAF)
- Known for
- Beautiful beaches, Cocoa production, Rich biodiversity
- Food
- Fish dishes, Milho Frito, Duck rice
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Romania embassy in Angola