Moving to Sao Tome and Principe from Taiwan

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Taiwan to Sao Tome and Principe — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Taiwan and Sao Tome and Principe stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TW
90.0%
ST
51.0%

Taiwan performs 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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

TW
$47,800
ST
$5,500

Taiwan performs 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

TW
81.2 yrs
ST
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TW
4.0
ST
44.4

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

Data: The World Factbook

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

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.
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.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Sao Tome and Principe?

Working remotely from Sao Tome and Principe's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Taiwan and Sao Tome and Principe.

What language do they speak in Sao Tome and Principe?

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

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At a Glance

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