Moving to Georgia from Sao Tome and Principe

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Sao Tome and Principe to Georgia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Sao Tome and Principe to Georgia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

ST
3.2
GE
2.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ST
11.7
GE
12.7

Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on safety, though Georgia leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ST
$355
GE
$1,679
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ST
4.9
GE
56.1

Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ST
85.0
GE
69.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ST
0.6t
GE
3.6t

Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on environment, though Georgia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ST
2.0
GE
28.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ST
1.9%
GE
5.2%

Georgia generally does better on infrastructure, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ST
14.2%
GE
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ST
$5,500
GE
$22,200

Georgia performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ST
67.1 yrs
GE
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ST
44.4
GE
14.8

Georgia generally does better on family life, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sao Tome and Principe and Georgia. To live, work, or study long-term in Georgia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Georgia's immigration authority.

Sao Tome and Principe passport

Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting Georgia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Sao Tome and Principe passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Georgia.
Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting Sao Tome and Principe

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Georgia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Sao Tome and Principe.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Georgia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Georgia has 28.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Georgia safe for expats?

Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on safety, though Georgia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Georgia is 2.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Sao Tome and Principe.

How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Sao Tome and Principe?

Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 56.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Georgia, compared to 4.9 in Sao Tome and Principe. Georgia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sao Tome and Principe: 59).

What language do they speak in Georgia?

The official language in Georgia is Georgian. In Sao Tome and Principe, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

ST GE
Population 217,164 4,935,518
Currency São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (STD) Georgian Lari (GEL)
Languages Portuguese Georgian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +239 +995
Time zones 1 1