U.S. travel advisory: São Tomé and Príncipe - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in Sao Tome and Principe due to health risks. U.S. government employee travel restrictions As of August 12, 2026, U.S. government employees working for the U.S. Mission to Angola and Sao Tome and Principe no longer need special permission to travel to Sao Tome and Principe due to safety risks. 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 .
- Published by source
- 2026-09-04
- First seen by Reality Radar
- 2026-10-22
- Last verified
- 2026-10-22
What the official notice says
Risk: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
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- U.S. State Department Travel Advisories Tier A · official published 2026-09-04
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| #370 | new | 2026-10-22 | 78a6f69ff04d…6f9c1f | 455c4cafee73…2418aa |
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