Moving to Taiwan 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 Taiwan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Sao Tome and Principe to Taiwan, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

ST
51.0%
TW
90.0%

Taiwan performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ST
14.2%
TW
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ST
$5,500
TW
$47,800

Taiwan 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
TW
81.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ST
44.4
TW
4.0

Taiwan performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Sao Tome and Principe passport

Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting Taiwan

Visa Required
Sao Tome and Principe passport holders need a visa to enter Taiwan.
Taiwan passport

Taiwan passport holder visiting Sao Tome and Principe

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Taiwan 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 Taiwan?

Usually fine from major cities in Taiwan. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

What language do they speak in Taiwan?

The official language in Taiwan is Chinese. In Sao Tome and Principe, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

ST TW
Population 217,164 23,580,712
Currency São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (STD) New Taiwan Dollar (NT$)
Languages Portuguese Chinese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +239 +886
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110