COVID-19 risks
Oct. 19, 2022, midnight
In light of the general improvement in the global infection situation and the fact that the G7 countries have already canceled the designation of levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information was issued on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).
Aug. 24, 2022, midnight
On August 24, the infectious disease risk information for 41 countries was changed from level 3 (recommendation to avoid travel) to level 2 (please refrain from non-essential travel), and the infectious disease risk information for 55 countries/regions was changed to level 2. The level has been lowered from (Please refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel) to Level 1 (Please be careful).
July 25, 2022, midnight
On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern." According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.
July 1, 2022, midnight
Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.
May 26, 2022, midnight
Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.
April 1, 2022, midnight
The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.
Nov. 29, 2021, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.
Aug. 13, 2021, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.
May 18, 2021, midnight
Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".
Oct. 30, 2020, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.
Local and national news
Information for the past 30 days.
Alert regarding chikungunya fever
Nov. 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Chikungunya fever, which causes symptoms such as fever, joint pain, and rash, is prevalent in Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.
● Chikungunya fever is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito infected with the chikungunya virus, so in the above areas please be sure to take the preventive measures described below in 1(4), such as wearing long sleeves and using insect repellent spray.
● If you suspect you may be infected, please visit a medical institution as soon as possible.
Zika virus infection alert (updated)
Nov. 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● The number of cases of Zika virus infection, which causes symptoms such as fever and rash and can result in congenital disorders such as microcephaly in fetuses, has decreased globally since 2017, but infections continue to occur, albeit in small numbers, in Latin America, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region.
● Zika virus infection is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito infected with the virus, so if you are in the above areas, please be sure to take the preventive measures listed below in 1(4), such as wearing long sleeves and using insect repellent spray.
● If you suspect you may be infected, please visit a medical institution as soon as possible.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Measures to prevent crime during the Christmas and New Year holidays
Dec. 9, 2025, 10:40 p.m.
1. Local security trends Crimes such as pickpocketing, snatching, and robbery continue to occur, mainly in the capital, São Tomé.
2. Risks specific to Christmas and the New Year holidays (1) Caution is required in areas with large crowds (markets, restaurant districts, etc.).
(2) Drug and alcohol-related troubles are expected to occur in the city. When you go out, please avoid approaching people behaving suspiciously and pay close attention to traffic safety to avoid being involved in alcohol-related accidents.
3. Precautions when going out or traveling (1) Carry only the bare minimum of valuables, keep your bag in front of your body, and refrain from using your smartphone in places with many people around.
(2) During your stay, you will need to carry a passport or other identification with you. If you do not have it with you, you may encounter problems at checkpoints, so please be careful. There is no Japanese embassy or consulate-general in Sao Tome and Principe. In the event of an emergency such as a lost passport, our embassy will handle the matter, but please be aware that the procedure will take time and you may not be able to depart the country as planned, so please be careful not to lose or have your passport stolen.
For general precautions when traveling to and staying in Sao Tome and Principe, please refer to the materials on our website below, understand that the security situation there is different from that in Japan, and take sufficient precautions to avoid becoming a victim of crime.
● Basic data on safety measures (Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Safety Website): https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcsafetymeasure_280.html
If an emergency occurs while you are traveling or residing abroad, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will provide you with information as it arises. In the event of an emergency, we will send mass emails to those who have registered their email addresses in advance with Tabi-Regi or their residence notification to inform them of the situation and important precautions.
■ Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Travel Registration "Tabireji" (for those traveling for less than 3 months)
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/
■ Residence Notification (for those staying for 3 months or more)
http://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/toko/todoke/zairyu/index.html
■ "Overseas Safety App" for smartphones
http://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/c_info/oshirase_kaian_app.html
If you have registered for TabiRegi and would like to stop receiving emails, please follow the procedure to stop receiving emails from the URL below.
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/simple/delete
*In order to protect your family, friends, and colleagues in the event of a disaster or unrest, please inform your acquaintances, business travelers, and tourists to submit a Residence Notification (for stays of three months or more) or register with Tabi-Regi (for stays of less than three months) so that information on safety measures can reach as many people as possible.
[Contact for this matter]
Consular Section of the Embassy of Japan in Gabon (also responsible for Sao Tome and Principe)
Address: Boulevard du Bord de Mer, BP2259, Libreville, Gabon
Phone number: (+241) 011-73-22-97 / 011-73-02-35
Emergency contact number during closing time: (+241) 077-38-73-38
Email：amb.japon@lv.mofa.go.jp
Notice of restoration of telephone lines at the Embassy of Japan in Gabon during closing hours
Dec. 9, 2025, 1:05 a.m.
[Contact for this matter]
Consular Section of the Embassy of Japan in Gabon (also responsible for Sao Tome and Principe)
Address: Boulevard du Bord de Mer, BP2259, Libreville, Gabon
Phone number: (+241) 011-73-22-97 / 011-73-02-35
Emergency contact number during closing time: (+241) 077-38-73-38
Email: amb.japon@lv.mofa.go.jp
Notice of telephone outage at the Embassy of Japan in Gabon during closing hours
Dec. 6, 2025, 3:05 a.m.
[Contact for this matter]
Consular Section of the Embassy of Japan in Gabon (also responsible for Sao Tome and Principe)
Address: Boulevard du Bord de Mer, BP2259, Libreville, Gabon
Phone number: (+241) 011-73-22-97 / 011-73-02-35
Emergency contact number during closing time: (+241) 077-38-73-38
Email：amb.japon@lv.mofa.go.jp
