Democratic
Republic of Sao Tome and Principe, or just Sao Tome Island is located in the Gulf
of Guinea, about 180 miles off African west coast. It is the smallest country
in Africa after Seychelles. It was formerly colonized by Portugal and gained
independence in 1975.
Considering a trip to Sao Tome?
Please take note of the following:
VISA/LANDING PERMIT: Embassies and consulates of Sao
Tome abroad are responsible for issuance of visa, but if you intend to travel
from a country where Sao Tome does not have an embassy/consulate, you can
process a landing permit online. What it entails is to get the data page of
your international passport which must have 1year validity scanned and
accompanied with a completed visa information form for each applicant. On
receipt, you would be invoiced and after paying for the visa and administrative
charge, your visa will be ready in 5 working days. The visa and receipt would
be mailed to you and you must present both documents on arrival at the airport.
The landing visa is valid for 1 month, you can apply for extension when in Sao
Tome.
FLIGHTS: All flights arrive at Sao Tome
and Principe International Airport, Sao Tome
CAR HIRE: Car hire agencies provide the
car rental services and the car will be delivered right to the airport for you.
The cost varies with the type of vehicle and also excludes cost of fuel which
is the responsibility of the client. Vehicles come with a driver. Due to the
bad conditions of some of the roads, it is advisable to hire a jeep if
possible. You can talk to your hotel about vehicle hire.
HOTELS: Sao Tome and Principe Islands
offer different classes of hotels, ranging from family run guesthouses to 5-star
world class resorts operated by the best European chains.
FOR YOUR
HOLIDAY OR BUSINESS VISIT TO SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE,
Contact VOXDEI TRADE PROMOTIONS AND TRAVELS
LIMITED
voxdeitp@gmail.com, +234(0)7036308255
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