Living in São Tomé and Principe

Includes how to access healthcare, get a document legalised, lists of lawyers and how to vote abroad.

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  1. Get your document legalised

    Use the online service to get a UK document legalised.

  2. Professional services if you are abroad

    Find English-speaking lawyers, doctors and medical providers, interpreters and translators, and funeral directors overseas.

  3. Sao Tome & Príncipe travel advice

    FCDO travel advice for São Tomé and Príncipe. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

  4. UK benefits if you’re going or living abroad

    Find out what benefits you might be able to receive while you’re abroad and how to export them from the UK or claim them while abroad

  5. Voting if you move or live abroad

    Register as an overseas voter to take part in the General Election on 4 July. You must be a British or eligible Irish citizen. Register before 19 June 2024.