{"ObjectId": 86, "Country": "Sao Tome and Principe", "Quarantine": null, "Testing": null, "DatePublished": "03.05.2022", "Sources": "OSAC Travel Advisories/ \n US State Dept. COVID-19 Country Specific Information/ \n Foreign travel advice, Gov.UK/\n Sao Tom\u00e9 and Principe Government/", "TravelAdvisory": "Latest News: \n
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\nInternational Restrictions:
\n*All travellers: There are currently no restrictions on foreign nationals entering S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe, provided you comply with the entry requirements outlined below. All air passengers arriving or departing in S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Principe are not required to have proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test.
\n*If you\u2019re fully vaccinated: If you\u2019re fully vaccinated, you can enter S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Principe without needing to quarantine regardless of your reason for travel. However, you should check with your airline in advance of travelling as the rules may differ if travelling from a third country. Only vaccines authorised by the European Medicines Agency or by the World Health Organisation are accepted.
\n*Proof of vaccination status: S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Principe will accept proof of COVID-19 recovery and COVID-19 vaccination record and proof of COVID-19 vaccination issued in the Crown Dependencies. Your appointment card from vaccination centres is not designed to be used as proof of vaccination and should not be used to demonstrate your vaccine status.
\n*If you\u2019re not fully vaccinated: You can still enter S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Principe without vaccination provided you have proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test.
\n*If you\u2019ve had COVID-19 in the past year: Entry requirements for S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Principe are the same for all travellers, regardless of whether you have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past year.
\n*Children and young people: Children under the age of 12 years old do not need to show proof of vaccination on entry to S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe.
\n*If you\u2019re transiting through S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Principe: Transiting is when you pass through one country on the way to your final destination.
\nCheck with your airline before departing.
\n*Exemptions: There are no exemptions to S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Principe\u2019s entry requirements.\n
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\n Internal Restrictions:
\n *Travel in S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe: The government of S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe has declared a \u201cState of Calamity\u201d. This continues to impose a number of restrictions and public health measures to limit the spread of the virus.
\n*Accommodation: Some hotels remain closed. Other hotels and private rentals continue to operate with some restrictions and coronavirus precautionary measures in place. You should contact your accommodation provider before booking to confirm whether your preferred accommodation is open and what restrictions are in place.
\n*Public places and services: The majority of shops, banks and restaurants continue to operate, with some restrictions (e.g. reduced opening hours) and coronavirus precautionary measures in place.
\n\u2022 people are advised to maintain hygiene standards, which includes regular hand washing, wearing face masks in public and maintaining social distancing
\n\u2022 face masks are compulsory in all closed public areas and inside vehicles
\n\u2022 public gatherings at market places and churches to continue operate at 50% capacity
\n\u2022 nightclubs and festivals continue to be banned
\n*If you test positive for COVID-19 in S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe before returning to your country, you should self-isolate in private accommodation or in a hotel, for 10 days. If you are visiting and staying in a hotel, you may be asked to self-isolate in your room.
\n*If you test positive, the S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe authorities may occasionally conduct wellbeing checks during the period of quarantine, to ensure self-isolation compliance. You are not permitted to leave your accommodation during self-isolation. Food and household essentials can be ordered online and will be delivered to your hotel room or private accommodation.\n", "Y": 0.239483, "X": 6.602138, "AddInfo": null}