Estonian-São-Tome relations

Estonian-Saotomesic Relations

Estonia	Sao Tome and Principe

The states of Estonia and São Tomé and Príncipe have had bilateral relations since 2009 .

history

São Tomé Ambassador to Portugal Alda Alves de Melo dos Santos (right) and Estonian Ambassador to Portugal Mark Tarmak establish diplomatic relations, Lisbon, 2009.

Estonia declared itself independent in 1918 and regained independence in 1991. São Tomé and Principe gained independence from Portugal in 1975 .

During the first phase of Estonian independence, from 1918 to 1940, Estonia had diplomatic relations with Portugal, including a trade treaty.

In 2009 the two countries finally began to establish diplomatic relations. The Estonian and São Tomé ambassadors in Portugal signed a joint communiqué. São Tomé and Principe hopes to have more tourists from Estonia

Freedom to Travel

Estonian travelers to São Tomé and Principe do not need a visa if their stay in the country is shorter than 15 days.

Cultural relations

The Estonian filmmaker Kris Haamer released the film Tomé in 2011, which is about an artist group in São Tomé and Principe.

Web links

Commons : Estonian-São-Tomeic Relations  - collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

1. ^ Estonia Established Diplomatic Relations with São Tomé and Príncipe Välisministeerium. Last accessed on June 10, 2019
2. ↑ Estonia Portugal Välisministeerium, archived version of August 3, 2007. Last accessed on June 10, 2019
3. ↑ São Tomé e Príncipe Visa and Passport Requirements World Travel Guide. Last accessed on June 10, 2019.
4. ↑ Global Estonians: Kris Haamer (Portugal / São Tomé / Brazil / Angola) Estonianworld.com. Last accessed on June 10, 2019