Madagascar to São Tomé and Príncipe visa requirements
Malagasy citizens require a visa to enter Sao Tome and Principe.
Last verified: 2026-02-06
At a glance
What Madagascar travellers need to know
If you hold a Madagascar passport and plan to visit São Tomé and Príncipe for tourism, current guidance indicates you need a visa in advance.
Malagasy citizens require a visa to enter Sao Tome and Principe.
Plan your trip around a stay of about the period shown on your visa or entry stamp, and confirm the final duration with immigration on arrival or on your visa sticker/eVisa.
Carry a passport that remains valid for your full stay in São Tomé and Príncipe, with blank pages for stamps where required.
Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months.
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Madagascar to São Tomé and Príncipe.
Entry requirements
- Visas must be obtained from a Sao Tomean embassy or consulate.
- Check for any eVisa options that may be available for short-term visits.
Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months.
How to prepare (Madagascar → São Tomé and Príncipe)
- 1
Find the São Tomé and Príncipe embassy, consulate, or visa centre that serves applicants in Madagascar (or your country of residence).
- 2
Book an appointment and download the current tourist-visa checklist.
- 3
Prepare passport, photos, itinerary, invitation/hotel proof, bank statements, and forms.
- 4
Submit biometrics/fees and track the application until the passport is returned.
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Only buy non-refundable tickets after the visa is granted, unless your airline allows flexible holds.
Documents checklist
- Valid Madagascar passport (check validity rules above)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation in São Tomé and Príncipe
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
- Completed visa application form and supporting checklist documents
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently asked questions
Do Madagascar citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-06), Madagascar travellers need a visa in advance for tourism to São Tomé and Príncipe. Malagasy citizens require a visa to enter Sao Tome and Principe.
How long can I stay in São Tomé and Príncipe on a Madagascar passport?
Stay length depends on the visa or entry permission issued. Confirm with official São Tomé and Príncipe immigration guidance before travel.
What documents should Madagascar travellers carry to São Tomé and Príncipe?
At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Check whether yellow fever or other health certificates apply to your route.
Where can I verify São Tomé and Príncipe entry rules officially?
Start with: Visa Requirements for Malagasy Citizens - Wikipedia. Requirements can change without notice.
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This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.