Benin - Consulate of Sao Tome and Principe in Ouidah

You are a Benin citizen or you are from Sao Tome and Principe and are looking for information on the consulate of Sao Tome and Principe in Ouidah situated in Benin. A consulate in Ouidah could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Sao Tome and Principe. It all depends on the importance of Ouidah and Benin in the relationships with the government of Sao Tome and Principe.

The difference between consulates found in Ouidah are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of Sao Tome and Principe in Benin besides Ouidah

Or the embassy of Sao Tome and Principe in Benin

(There is no embassy of Sao Tome and Principe located in Benin)

Consulate Appointment in Ouidah

Most consulates in Ouidah need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Sao Tome and Principe in Ouidah first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Ouidah do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Benin or Sao Tome and Principe.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Ouidah please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.