Family visas
São Toméan Family Reunification Residence Permit
A residence permit allowing family members to join a resident or national already settled in the country, so relatives can live together lawfully.
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Permit validity and fees are not published on the SMF portal reviewed and require verification.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Sao Tome and Principe government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Autorização de Fixação de Residência — reagrupamento familiar (Art. 39, Lei 5/2008)
- Route type
- Residence permit for family reunification
- Legal basis
- Article 39, Law 5/2008
- Apply
- SMF e-Cidadão portal
- Processing time
- Response within 7 working days
- Stated on the SMF e-Cidadão portal
Who it is for
Spouses, partners, children and other qualifying dependants of a person residing in or a national of São Tomé and Príncipe.
Requirements
- Valid passport (PDF) with validity exceeding one year
- Evidence of the family relationship (e.g. marriage or birth certificates)
- Criminal record certificate
- Proof of adequate accommodation
- Proof of means of subsistence
How to apply
- Apply through the SMF e-Cidadão residence platform
- Upload the passport and family-relationship documents
- Retain the process number to track the request
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.