The Embassy of São Tomé and Príncipe in London is São Tomé and Príncipe’s diplomatic mission to the United Kingdom. São Toméan nationals in the UK turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | London, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 3227 348966 |
| Fax | +44 3227 348815 |
| Ambassade@saotomeeprincipe.be | |
| Head of Mission | Armindo de Brito, Chargé d’affaires a.i. |
Opening Hours
The FCDO list gives no opening hours for this mission. Contact it by phone or e-mail before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Preparation: check the required documents on the mission’s website and bring originals with copies.
About the São Toméan Embassy in London
The mission is currently led by Armindo de Brito as chargé d’affaires a.i.
Consular services
Requests the consular staff deal with:
- São Toméan passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Do I need an appointment?
Ask in advance whether your service needs a booked slot.
Closing days
The embassy is normally closed on UK bank holidays. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Emergency assistance
São Toméan nationals in urgent need of help can reach the embassy on +44 3227 348966. Consular staff can help with lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but cannot cover costs or interfere with UK authorities. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112).
Diplomatic missions of São Tomé and Príncipe in the United Kingdom
São Tomé and Príncipe in the United Kingdom
- London – Embassy of São Tomé and Príncipe (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of São Tomé and Príncipe in London
Who leads the São Toméan Embassy in London?
Armindo de Brito (Chargé d’affaires a.i.), according to the London Diplomatic List of October 2026.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – London Diplomatic List (October 2026). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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