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#CARD:Sao Tome and Principe:Travel\Consular Information
Sao Tome and Principe - Consular Information Sheet
October 18, 1993
Country Description: Sao Tome and Principe is a developing island nation
off the west coast of Africa. Facilities for tourism are not widely
available.
Entry Requirements: A passport and a visa are required. There is no charge
for tourist or business visas for visits of up to two weeks. (This period
of time may be extended.) Evidence of yellow fever immunization must be
submitted. Further entry information may be obtained from the Permanent
Mission of Sao Tome and Principe, 801 Second Avenue, Suite 1504, New York,
N.Y. 10017, telephone (212) 697-4211.
Medical Facilities: Medical facilities in Sao Tome and Principe are
limited. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for
health care services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside
the United States. Supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas
coverage has proved to be useful. Information on health matters can be
obtained from the Centers for Disease Control's international travelers
hotline, telephone (404) 332-4559.
Information on Crime: Some crime occurs. The loss or theft abroad of a
U.S. passport should be reported immediately to local police and to the
nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. U. S. State Department pamphlets "A Safe
Trip Abroad" and "Tips for Travelers to Sub-Saharan Africa" provide useful
information on protecting personal security while traveling abroad and on
travel in the region in general. Both are available from the Superintendent
of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use or trafficking in
illegal drugs are strictly enforced. Convicted offenders can expect jail
sentences and fines.
U.S. Representation: There is no U.S. Embassy in Sao Tome and Principe.
U.S. citizens in Sao Tome and Principe needing assistance may contact the
U.S. Embassy in Libreville, Gabon, located on the Boulevard de la Mer. The
mailing address is B.P. 4000, Libreville, Gabon. The telephone is (241) 762-
003/4 or 743-492.
No. 93-289
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated December 24, 1992, to
provide information on reporting the loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport.
#ENDCARD