The Honorary Consulate of São Tomé and Príncipe in Potsdam is run by honorary consul Dr. Stephan Knabe and is a local point of contact for São Toméan citizens and for business and cultural links in Berlin and Brandenburg. Passports and visas are handled by the Embassy of São Tomé and Príncipe in Brussels.
Contact Details
| Address | Schiffbauergasse 15, 14467 Potsdam, Germany |
| Telephone | +49 331 201 21 90 |
| consulado@saotomeprincipe.de | |
| Head of Mission | Dr. Stephan Knabe, Honorary Consul |
| Consular district | Berlin and Brandenburg |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30 - 13:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on public holidays. Please confirm before you visit.
Location of the Consulate
About the honorary consulate in Potsdam
Honorary consul Dr. Stephan Knabe represents São Tomé and Príncipe in Berlin and Brandenburg. Unusually, the office is also open on Saturday mornings.
Which São Toméan office issues passports and visas?
Passports and formal consular matters are handled by the Embassy in Brussels. Germans can visit São Tomé and Príncipe visa-free for short stays.
What can an honorary consul do?
An honorary consul is not a career diplomat but a local resident – often a business person or lawyer – appointed by São Tomé and Príncipe and approved by the host country. Depending on the powers granted, the honorary consul can help São Toméan citizens in an emergency (lost passport, accident, arrest), pass on applications and documents to the embassy, and certify signatures or life certificates. Passports and visas are not issued by an honorary consulate; they remain the responsibility of the embassy or a career consulate.
Other consulates and embassies in Potsdam
3 other countries are represented in Potsdam: Bangladesh (honorary), Burkina Faso (honorary), Monaco (honorary).
São Toméan missions in Germany
- Brussels – Embassy of São Tomé and Príncipe
- Potsdam – Honorary Consulate (Berlin and Brandenburg) (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of São Tomé and Príncipe in Potsdam
Is the São Tomé and Príncipe consulate in Potsdam open on Saturday?
Yes, from 09:30 to 13:00.
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Details checked on 7 October 2026. Sources: German Federal Foreign Office. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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