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Sao Tome and Principe - Consular Information Sheet
August 25, 1994
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. Visas may be
obtained for 3 or 6 month periods. Fees range from 15 to 25 U.S. dollars.
Evidence of yellow fever immunization must be submitted. Further entry
information may be obtained from the Permanent Mission of Sao Tome and
Principe, 122 East 42nd St., Suite 1604, New York, N.Y. 10168, 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)
762003/4 or 743492.
No. 94-171
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated October 18, 1993, to note
that a fee is required to obtain a visa for travel to Sao Tome and Principe
and to change the U.S. address of the Permanent Mission of Sao Tome and
Principe.