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São Tomé and Príncipe

Reality Brief: São Tomé

What to know about São Tomé, gathered from AfriPilot's sourced information: alerts, rules, addresses and useful places. Nothing is added without a source.

Region: São Tomé ProvinceGathered from 11 sources checked on October 2, 2026.

Current alerts

No official alerts recorded for this region.

Essentials before you arrive

Living in São Tomé

Field experience

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    Pharmacies, clinics and hospitals

    Listed in OpenStreetMap (not exhaustive): pharmacies (1), clinics (1), hospitals (3). Locate those near your home in the first days and check opening hours and on-call services locally.

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    Where to shop for food

    Listed in OpenStreetMap (not exhaustive): markets (2), supermarkets (5). Compare a few basic prices between market and supermarket before settling into habits.

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    Banks, cash machines and exchange

    Listed in OpenStreetMap (not exhaustive): banks (21), cash machines (1). Withdraw and change money at these official places, preferably during the day, never in the street.

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    A shop for your SIM card

    Listed in OpenStreetMap (not exhaustive): phone and internet (1). Go with your passport: SIM registration is often mandatory.

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    A furnished flat for the first weeks

    Listed in OpenStreetMap (not exhaustive): furnished apartments (2). A furnished flat gives you time to visit several neighbourhoods before signing a lease.

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    Consulates in the city

    Listed in OpenStreetMap (not exhaustive): consulates (3). Note the address of your country's consulate or the nearest embassy.

Useful contacts

Contact details taken from the official sources cited. Check them before going.