São Tomé and Príncipe Travel Advisory 2026

Current U.S. State Department advisory

Level 3: Reconsider Travel

Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip. Advisory as of April 7, 2026.

Official source: travel.state.gov

US vs UK: how the advice compares

🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov

Level 3· Reconsider Travel

Level 3 of 4 · as of April 7, 2026

🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)

No overall travel warning

Last updated December 10, 2025 · gov.uk advice

Latest UK update note: “New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).”

See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.

Advisory level timeline

April 7, 2026 — current
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for São Tomé and Príncipe since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.

Is São Tomé and Príncipe safe? What the official advisory says

to São Tomé and Príncipe due to unrest and health risks .

Since March 24, 2026, U.S. government employees working for the U.S. Mission to Angola and Sao Tome and Principe need special permission to travel to Sao Tome and Principe due to safety risks.

The U.S. government has limited ability to offer emergency services to U.S. citizens in Sao Tome and Principe.

Review our information on Travel to High-Risk Areas .

Unrest

The U.S. Embassy in Luanda is closely monitoring the security situation in Sao Tome and Principe. The following events may lead to demonstrations or other political activity in 2026:

Political party conventions beginning in early April
The presidential election on July 19
Legislative elections on September 27

The security environment may deteriorate without warning.

Unrest related to the local political situation may occur with little notice. Demonstrations may stop or block transportation and other essential services.

The U.S. Embassy in Luanda will have limited capacity to assist with departure from the country if the security situation deteriorates.

Health

Medical services in Sao Tome and Principe 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 .

Condensed from the official State Department advisory of April 7, 2026 — read the full advisory before you travel.

São Tomé and Príncipe travel advisory FAQ

What is the current travel advisory level for São Tomé and Príncipe?

As of April 7, 2026, the U.S. State Department rates São Tomé and Príncipe at Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip.

What does Level 3 mean?

Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) — Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip.

When did the São Tomé and Príncipe travel advisory last change?

The current advisory was published on April 7, 2026. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.

Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for São Tomé and Príncipe?

The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: No overall travel warning (last updated December 10, 2025). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.