Laws and customs
The official language is Portuguese; many people understand French.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: São Tomé and Príncipe, useful informationPhotographing military installations, government buildings and airports is prohibited.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: São Tomé and Príncipe, useful informationHomosexuality is legal but not socially accepted: be discreet in public.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: São Tomé and Príncipe, useful informationGOV.UK (FCDO), São Tomé and Príncipe travel advice: safety and security
Sources for this guide
- France Diplomatie, Travel advice: São Tomé and Príncipe, useful information · Source updated: September 15, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- GOV.UK (FCDO), São Tomé and Príncipe travel advice: safety and security · Source updated: December 10, 2025 · Checked on October 2, 2026
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