Customs declaration requirements for São Tomé & Príncipe
Customs Declare produces the completed Not confirmed via a primary source as of 2026-08-26 -- import declarations are filed through ASYCUDAWorld (confirmed) but no specific form name/code was found for São Tomé & Príncipe’s own customs authority, in Portuguese, from your invoice and supporting documents. You or your broker review and submit it -- nothing leaves your workspace automatically.
Declaration form
Moderate confidence- Form
- Not confirmed via a primary source as of 2026-08-26 -- import declarations are filed through ASYCUDAWorld (confirmed) but no specific form name/code was found
- Issuing authority
- Autoridade Geral Aduaneira / Alfandegas de Sao Tome e Principe (Ministerio do Planeamento, Financas e Economia Azul)
- Primary language
- Portuguese
- Accepted languages
- Portuguese
- Required supporting documents
- Commercial invoice, bill of lading, import permit, sanitary phytosanitary certificate, hazardous materials permit
- Last verified
- Aug 26, 2026
Import requirements & restrictions
Import permit required
São Tomé and Príncipe does not require a general import license, but farm produce (including meat/poultry) requires an import permit plus sanitary/phytosanitary certificates, and hazardous products (weapons, explosives, chemical products) require a separate permit. Fully prohibited: illegal narcotic drugs/controlled substances, alcoholic beverages, pornography, and lottery tickets; firearms/ammunition/explosives are heavily restricted.
São Tomé and Príncipe customs
Duty & tax
- VAT (default rate)
- Not yet confirmed
- MFN duty rate data
- Not yet researched
- Preferential rate
- None on record
- Free duty calculator
- Not yet live for São Tomé & Príncipe
Quick answers
What customs declaration form does São Tomé & Príncipe require?
São Tomé & Príncipe’s import declaration is the Not confirmed via a primary source as of 2026-08-26 -- import declarations are filed through ASYCUDAWorld (confirmed) but no specific form name/code was found, issued by Autoridade Geral Aduaneira / Alfandegas de Sao Tome e Principe (Ministerio do Planeamento, Financas e Economia Azul).
Which languages does São Tomé & Príncipe accept on a customs declaration?
Portuguese
What supporting documents are required to import into São Tomé & Príncipe?
Commercial invoice, bill of lading, import permit, sanitary phytosanitary certificate, hazardous materials permit