Moving to Slovakia from Sao Tome and Principe
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Sao Tome and Principe to Slovakia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Sao Tome and Principe to Slovakia, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovak.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Sao Tome and Principe to Slovakia, and how the trend has changed.
people born in Sao Tome and Principe live in Slovakia · UN DESA
Who's moving to Slovakia?
Top countries of origin for Slovakia's foreign-born residents.
- 89,560
- 16,291
- 11,582
- 9,763
- 9,187
- 7,367
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Sao Tome and Principe
Key Indicator Comparison
How Sao Tome and Principe and Slovakia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Slovakia performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovakia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on environment, though Slovakia leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on infrastructure, though Slovakia leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Slovakia performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Slovakia 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 Slovakia. To live, work, or study long-term in Slovakia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Slovakia's immigration authority.
Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting Slovakia
Visa Required
Slovakia passport holder visiting Sao Tome and Principe
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Slovakia?
With 33.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Slovakia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Sao Tome and Principe and Slovakia.
Is Slovakia safe for expats?
Slovakia performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovakia is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Sao Tome and Principe.
How is healthcare in Slovakia compared to Sao Tome and Principe?
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovakia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 36.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovakia, compared to 4.9 in Sao Tome and Principe. Slovakia scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sao Tome and Principe: 59).
What language do they speak in Slovakia?
The official language in Slovakia is Slovak. In Sao Tome and Principe, the official language is Portuguese.
