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 |
|---|---|---|
| Double Ninth Festival | Sunday, October 18 | 6 days, 21 hours |
| Journalists' Day | Sunday, November 08 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 2 months, 1 week |
| December Solstice | Tuesday, December 22 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 2 months, 1 week |
| New Year | Friday, January 01 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Day of King Amador | Monday, January 04 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Commemoration of the Batepá Massacre | Wednesday, February 03 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Spring Festival Eve | Friday, February 05 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Chinese New Year | Saturday, February 06 | 3 months, 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:
- Double Ninth Festival (CN) Sun, Oct 18, 2026 (1 week)
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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