The Sao Tome and Principe Consulate General in Egypt is an official diplomatic mission of Sao Tome and Principe, located in Cairo. It provides visa information, Sao Tome and Principe passport services, consular assistance and support for Sao Tome and Principe citizens living in Egypt and travelers heading to Sao Tome and Principe.
The Consulate General of São Tomé and Príncipe in Cairo is part of Sao Tome and Principe's consular network in Egypt. It focuses on practical services for citizens and travelers in the Cairo region, working with Sao Tome and Principe's wider diplomatic network.
Citizens and residents of Egypt traveling to Sao Tome and Principe come here for visa guidance and application requirements. Sao Tome and Principe citizens living in Egypt rely on the mission for passport renewals, civil registry matters such as birth and marriage registration, notarial services and emergency assistance.
Apply for a Sao Tome and Principe visa for tourism, study, work, business or transit. The consulate general provides visa information and application guidance for citizens and residents of Egypt, with most applications processed through the consulates general in the major cities.
Passport renewal and replacement for Sao Tome and Principe citizens abroad, including lost or stolen passports and emergency travel documents.
Consular help for Sao Tome and Principe citizens in distress: accidents, hospitalization, arrest, lost documents or crisis situations in Egypt. Emergency contact procedures are published on the official website.
Authentication and certification of official documents for use abroad — powers of attorney, certified copies and signature legalization for papers moving between the Sao Tome and Principe and Egypt legal systems.
Registration of life events for Sao Tome and Principe nationals abroad: births, marriages and deaths are entered into the national civil registry so they are recognized at home.
Referrals to local legal resources and lists of lawyers for Sao Tome and Principe citizens involved in legal proceedings in Egypt.
Entry requirements for Sao Tome and Principe depend on your nationality, the purpose of your trip and how long you plan to stay. Some travelers enter visa free for short visits while others need a visa or electronic authorization — check the current rules with this consulate general or on the official Sao Tome and Principe immigration portal before booking travel.
Work, study and family visas usually require sponsorship or admission first and take longer to process than visitor visas. Typical Sao Tome and Principe visa documents include a valid passport, photos, proof of funds, travel insurance, accommodation details and purpose specific papers. Apply well before travel and book your visa appointment early.
Officers refuse incomplete files more often than weak ones — run through this checklist before your appointment:
Requirements vary by visa type and nationality — the official checklist from the Sao Tome and Principe authorities is always the final word.
The consulate general may close on Egypt public holidays as well as Sao Tome and Principe national holidays — always confirm before visiting.
Free to call from any phone, 24 hours. In immediate danger, call local emergency services first.
Call +20 63 20 02 202 / +20 63 20 28 91 during office hours.
The consulate general is located at 26, El Gizera Street Zamalek Cairo Egypt
Contact the consulate general or check the official website for the current application procedure — many countries route applications through online portals and visa application centers, and the consulates general usually handle the highest volume of applications. Book an appointment before visiting.
Visa requirements depend on your nationality, the purpose of travel and length of stay. Check the current rules with this consulate general or on the official Sao Tome and Principe immigration portal before booking travel.
The mission is generally open on weekdays (09:30–13:00–14:30–16:30 on Mondays) and closed on weekends and public holidays of both countries. Check the live status in the office hours panel on this page.
Visa information and applications, passport services for Sao Tome and Principe citizens, document notarization and legalization, civil registry matters, and emergency consular assistance.
Almost always, yes. Most missions require appointments for visa and passport services; walk-in availability is limited to emergencies. Book through the official website.
Call the local emergency number 122 first for immediate danger. For consular help — lost passports, accidents, arrests — contact the mission at +20 63 20 02 202 / +20 63 20 28 91 during office hours or use the emergency line on the official website.