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Sao Tome and Principe Travel Risk Level

Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution

The US State Department currently rates Sao Tome and Principe at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Exercise Increased Caution in São Tomé and Príncipe due to 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 2 · whole-country level
Exercise Increased Caution in São Tomé and Príncipe due to health risks . Medical services in São Tomé and Príncipe 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 . If you decide to travel to São Tomé and Príncipe: Medical services for routine and emergency procedures are limited. Read the Health section of the Travel Guidance on this page for more information. Make sure you have medical or travel insurance that includes medical evacuation. Review our information on Travel Insurance . Check with your doctor about required vaccines and shots for high-risk exposure before you go to São Tomé and Príncipe. Bring enough supply of over the counter and prescription medicines to cover the duration of the trip. Have sufficient access to cash (U.S. dollars or local currency) to pay for medical services as credit or debit cards are not widely accepted by medical facilities. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for São Tomé and Príncipe . Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for São Tomé and Príncipe. Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the International Travel Checklist. We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage.
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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 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) based on the US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. Exercise Increased Caution in São Tomé and Príncipe due to 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 2 — Exercise Increased Caution — for the country as a whole. Exercise Increased Caution in São Tomé and Príncipe due to 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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