Honorary Consul of the Democratic Republic São Tomé e Príncipe in Berlin/Potsdam
Opening hours:
Mo – Fr 10:00 bis 16:00 Uhr
Schiffbauergasse 15
14467 Potsdam, Germany
consulado@saotomeprincipe.de
Tel. +49 (0)331 20 12 19 0
Fax +49 (0)331 20 12 19 20
The Democratic Republic of São Tomé e Príncipe. Two islands, three languages, one unique country. With just 1001 square kilometers, you’ll find these islands in the midst of the African tropics.

Welcome to São Tomé e Príncipe
Welcome, Bem-vindo!
São Tomé e Príncipe, the second smallest country in Africa, lies directly on the equator. Approximately 30% of the islands are national parks with tropical rainforests. The country has about 210,000 inhabitants, with about 90% living in the north-eastern area around the capital Cidade de São Tomé and only a few thousand on the island of Príncipe.
São Tomé e Príncipe’s main exports are coffee and cocoa, often from certified organic cultivation and of top international quality. The most important economic sector is tourism. São Tomé e Príncipe can be reached from Europe in about 6 hours from Lisbon several times a week by direct flight.
Just one of the reasons to visit the country: Praia Banana on Príncipe (photo: Thomas Iwainsky)
“São Tomé e Príncipe is a very special country with impressive people. That is why I have been involved here for many years, among other things in educational projects.”

Honorary consul
Dr. Stephan Knabe
Recent news:
Calema: Mega concert in front of 60,000 guests in Lisbon
60,000 people live in concert when music from São Tomé e Príncipe is played. The duo Os Calema performed yesterday in the almost sold-out Estádio Da Luz in Lisbon, the world-famous home stadium of the Benfica sports club.
50 years Independence!
July 12, 2025 is the day. São Tomé e Príncipe celebrates 50 years of independence. If you’ve ever thought about traveling to São Tomé e Príncipe – now is the time. Experience all the events live and on site. July 12 is the day to celebrate.
All the best for your new year 2025!
In São Tomé e Príncipe, people celebrate the New Year with a refreshing swim on one of the country’s dream beaches. With this travel tip for the coming New Year, we wish you a healthy, happy and above all peaceful New Year 2025. Honorary Consul Dr. Knabe and team.