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
Further news from/about São Tomé e Príncipe:
UNESCO World Heritage! Another reason to visit São Tomé and Príncipe.
Six so-called roças in São Tomé and Príncipe are now designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Today major tourist attractions, these roças are an essential part of the country’s identity and are of great historical significance.
A Sign of Stability: President Carlos Vila Nova Re-elected
A Sign of Stability: President Carlos Vila Nova Re-elected. The independent candidate received 55.94% of the votes cast in the presidential election in São Tomé and Príncipe on July 19, 2026.
July and September 2026: Presidential and parliamentary elections in São Tomé and Príncipe.
The election dates for 2026 in São Tomé and Príncipe have been officially announced. July 19, 2026: Election of the President of the Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe. And on September 27, 2026: Parliamentary, regional, and local elections in São Tomé and Príncipe.