UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide.
Full advisory →Is São Tomé and Príncipe safe? 🇸🇹
Africa · Updated
As of July 2026, São Tomé and Príncipe scores 72/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 1 São Tomé and Príncipe destination assessed, São Tomé scores highest (72/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for Sao Tome and Principe: exercise normal security precautions.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
São Tomé and Príncipe destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
São Tomé and Príncipe safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 1 — Exercise normal security precautions | 97 | Government of Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2011 | 3.2 / 100k | 77 | World Bank Open Data (2011) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 74/100 | 74 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 51/100 | 51 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 11.7 / 100k | 61 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
São Tomé and Príncipe safety FAQ
Is São Tomé and Príncipe safe to visit right now?
On our composite index São Tomé and Príncipe averages 72/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 29 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in São Tomé and Príncipe?
Of the destinations we've assessed, São Tomé currently scores highest at 72/100 (Safe).
Where does this São Tomé and Príncipe safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.