Practical guides: São Tomé and Príncipe
Housing
Home security, renting and buying property as a foreign national.
Home security
Crime is generally low, but burglaries and armed robberies can happen.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceGOV.UK (FCDO), São Tomé and Príncipe travel advice: safety and security
Sources for this guide
- 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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