São Tomé and Príncipe is a small island country off the west coast of Central Africa, known for its lush rainforests, cocoa production, and growing business and education sectors. To use your U.S. documents in São Tomé and Príncipe, you will need an Apostille, as the country is a Hague Apostille member, ensuring your documents are officially recognized for business, legal, educational, or personal purposes.
Securing your environmental or investment certifications in Africa’s chocolate islands? As a Lusophone nation and a signatory to the Hague Convention, you can also explore the apostille and documentation standards for Portugal or Cabo Verde."
How to Get an Apostille for São Tomé
Prepare your documents (notarize if needed)
Upload your documents Digitally to our Website
We process the apostille
Receive your documents
Country-Specific Notes
São Tomé and Príncipe is a Hague Apostille member, so U.S. documents must be apostilled for legal recognition
Official language: Portuguese – translations to Portuguese may be required for official purposes
Notarization may be needed before apostille for certain personal, corporate, or academic documents
Federal documents such as FBI background checks, IRS letters, or corporate filings must be apostilled by the U.S. Department of State
Apostilled documents are recognized across government offices, banks, schools, and businesses in São Tomé and Príncipe
Use Cases
You may need an apostille for São Tomé and Príncipe when:
Submitting personal documents for legal or administrative purposes
Working with local or international companies operating in the country
Applying for visas, residency, or educational programs
Providing academic or corporate documents recognized by authorities
Legal or official certification of birth, marriage, or FBI background checks