The following items can be imported duty-free into São Tomé and Principe: Tobacco products for personal use (cigarettes are scarcely available in the country); Eau de toilette and perfume for personal use (opened). Valuables such as laptops, cameras or video cameras should be declared in order to avoid problems when exporting. More information is available from Countryaah.com.
Prohibited Imports
Alcoholic beverages, weapons.
Contact addresses
Honorary Consulate of the Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
Tropical clothing (safari suits) is appropriate. Prior appointment is usual.
Business contacts
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Co-operationAvenue 12 July, CP 111, São ToméTel: (012) 223 09, (012) 210 17.
Communication
Phone
Limited auto dial long distance service.
Mobile phone
GSM 900. According to Abbreviationfinder.org, network operator is CSTmovel, a subsidiary of Companhia Santomense de Telecomunicacoes (SARL) (Internet: (Internet: www.cstome.net).
Post office
Airmail shipments to Europe take up to two weeks.
Radio
Since the use of shortwave frequencies changes several times over the course of a year, it is advisable to contact Deutsche Welle customer service directly for the current frequencies (Tel: (+49) (0228) 429 32 08. Internet: www.dw-world.de) to request.
Sao Tome and Principe Shopping, Embassy and Communication
