São Tomé & Príncipe

São Tomé and Príncipe visitor e-visa (35×45 mm)

Required size: 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in). Your photo is processed on your device.

The issuing authority doesn't publish one photo size for this document, so the studio uses the size most often asked for. Check the current rules with the authority or organisation that issues it before you apply.

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Photo requirements

  • Size: 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in)
  • Head size: not set by the authority
  • Background: White
  • Privacy: Processed on your device; the photo is not uploaded

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Official specification

Official nameVisto de Entrada
How you hand it inDigital upload
Photo size35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in)
Head height (chin to top of head)Not set by the authority
BackgroundWhite
GlassesTake them off, unless you can’t for medical reasons
Head coveringOnly for religious or medical reasons, with the face fully visible
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open

Preparing Your Photo for a São Tomé and Príncipe Visitor e-Visa

The official visitor e-Visa requirements do not request an applicant photo[1]. Here is what the portal lists instead.

Official Size and Requirements

The visitor e-Visa portal is managed by the Serviço de Migração e Fronteiras (SMF)[1]. It does not request an applicant photo or specify photo dimensions[1].

The portal lists a scanned passport, reservation information, and a return ticket; it does not request an applicant photo[1]. The authority does not specify photo dimensions[1].

Before You Apply Online

The portal asks for reservation information and a return ticket[1].

The portal asks for a scanned passport in PDF format. Its listed validity requirement is three months beyond the end date of the stay indicated on the visa[1].

Head Height and Framing

The portal does not request an applicant photo or specify a head-height rule[1].

The portal does not request an applicant photo[1].

Background and Lighting

The portal does not request an applicant photo or state background or lighting rules for one[1].

The portal does not request an applicant photo[1].

Glasses, Expression, and Headwear

The portal does not request an applicant photo or specify rules for glasses, expression, or headwear[1].

Check the portal for the documents required for your application[1].

Rules for Children and Minors

For a minor, the portal requests a scanned birth record and a declaration from the legal guardians[1].

The portal lists a scanned birth record and a declaration from the legal guardians for a minor[1].

Digital Submission and File Limits

The visitor e-Visa application is online, and the portal does not request an applicant photo[1].

The portal asks for a scanned passport in PDF format, reservation information, and a return ticket[1]. It does not specify photo file-size limits because it does not request an applicant photo[1].

Preparing Your Travel Documents

The portal asks for reservation information and a return ticket[1].

The portal lists reservation information, a return ticket, and a scanned passport among the application requirements[1].

Using the Tool for Personal Copies

The portal does not request an applicant photo[1].

The portal does not request an applicant photo[1].

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to upload a photo for a São Tomé and Príncipe visitor e-visa?

The official e-Visa requirements list a scanned passport, travel booking information, and a return ticket, and they do not request an applicant photo[1].

What size photo should I use if I prepare one?

The portal does not request an applicant photo or specify a photo size[1]. Check with the issuing office if you need a photo for another purpose.

What documents are needed for children on the portal?

For a minor, the portal requests a scanned birth record and a legal-guardian declaration, and no photo rule is listed[1].

Are there any file size limits for photos?

The portal does not request an applicant photo[1].

Can I use the browser tool to format a photo for other uses?

Yes, you can use the tool above to crop images for your personal records or other travel documents, even though the official visa portal does not require a photo[1].