Apply In Person:

1. To Apply for Residence Permit, the applicant has to approach the Ministério dos Négocios Estrangeiros, Cooperação e Comunidades link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
8. The applicant will need to attend an appointment at the embassy or consulate to provide biometric data, such as fingerprints and photographs.
9. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
10. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
11. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
12. The officer will evaluate the application and conduct a background check.
13. Once the permit is approved, the applicant will need to collect it from the office.
14. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Passport or travel document
• Visa, if required
• Proof of financial means to support yourself during your stay in the country
• Health insurance coverage
• Certificate of no criminal record
• Proof of accommodation in Sao Tome and Principe
• Application form (available from the Italian embassy or consulate)

Ministério dos Négocios Estrangeiros, Cooperação e Comunidades
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Address: Código Postal 101 / 201, Avenida Marginal
12 Julho, São Tomé, São Tomé & Príncipe
Phone: +239 222 2309
Contact link

• Any individual who intends to Apply for Residence Permit is eligible to make this application.

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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• This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name
• Nationality
• Age
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Residential Address
• Residential No
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Parents name
• Parents details
• Educational Qualifications
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

• A Residence Permit in Sao Tome and Principe is a document issued by the Immigration Department of Sao Tome and Principe that allows a foreign national to legally reside in the country for an extended period.
• It is typically issued to foreign nationals who intend to stay in the country for more than 90 days, such as students, workers, or retirees. The permit is valid for one year and can be renewed annually.

• It is important to note that the permit is not a permanent residency or citizenship, and the holder must renew it annually to maintain their legal status in the country.

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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