China Embassy and Consulates in São Tomé and Príncipe
China Embassy in Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of China may close on the following Sao Tomean Creole and Chinese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Commemoration of the Batepá Massacre | Tuesday, February 03 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Spring Festival Eve | Monday, February 16 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Chinese New Year | Tuesday, February 17 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Wednesday, February 18 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Thursday, February 19 | 4 weeks |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Friday, February 20 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Saturday, February 21 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Sunday, February 22 | 1 month |
| Lantern Festival | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| International Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Arbor Day | Thursday, March 12 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
1. How many Chinese Embassies/Consulates are there in São Tomé and Príncipe?
China currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in São Tomé and Príncipe including and Sao Tome.
2 - Do Sao Tomean Creole citizens need a visa for China?
Sao Tomean Creole citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into China. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of China in São Tomé and Príncipe for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Chinese embassies in São Tomé and Príncipe?
The Chinese representative offices in São Tomé and Príncipe will be closed in observance of the following Sao Tomean Creole and Chinese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Commemoration of the Batepá Massacre (ST) Tue, Feb 03, 2026 (1 week, 6 days)
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Time in China vs São Tomé and Príncipe
Beijing, China time is 8:00 hours ahead of Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe