Sub Saharan Africa

• Travel Summary
• Safety and security
• Local laws and customs
• Entry requirements

• Health
• General
 

Travel Summary

• The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised its Pandemic Threat Alert Phase to Level 6.  The WHO website at: www.who.int has further details. Check Swine Flu for further information.
  
  
• There is no British Embassy in São Tomé and Principe.  São Tomé and Principe is covered from the British Embassy in Luanda, Angola.  See the General section of this advice for more details.
  
  
• Most visits to São Tomé and Principe are trouble-free. We are not aware of any British nationals who required consular assistance in São Tomé and Principe in 2009. Crime rates are generally low, but armed robberies do occur. See the Crime section of this advice for more details.
  
  
• There is a low threat from terrorism.  But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.
  
  
• We recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling.  You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake. See the General (Insurance) section of this advice and Travel Insurance  for more details.