Mauritania to São Tomé and Príncipe visa requirements
Mauritanian citizens must apply for São Tomé and Príncipe eVisa online, valid for 30 days from stated arrival date.
Last verified: 2026-02-06
At a glance
What Mauritania travellers need to know
If you hold a Mauritania passport and plan to visit São Tomé and Príncipe for tourism, current guidance indicates you need eVisa.
Mauritanian citizens must apply for São Tomé and Príncipe eVisa online, valid for 30 days from stated arrival date.
Typical stay guidance: eVisa valid for single entry, 30 days from stated arrival date.
Passport rule: Passport valid for at least 1 year from arrival date.
Health note: Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required if arriving from endemic countries (Mauritania is endemic).
Processing: Maximum 7 days. eVisa free online; 20 EUR stamping fee at arrival. Entry only through TMS airport.
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Mauritania to São Tomé and Príncipe.
Entry requirements
- Apply online 7 days to 6 months before travel (recommended 2-3 weeks in advance).
- eVisa application is free to submit online; stamping fee of 20 EUR payable upon arrival at airport.
- Entry only through São Tomé International Airport (TMS).
- You must provide scanned passport biodata page, flight tickets (in and out), and hotel booking for entire stay.
- Financial proof: At least 100 EUR per day in cash required at arrival.
- Yellow Fever certificate required (Mauritania is endemic).
Stay
eVisa valid for single entry, 30 days from stated arrival date.
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required if arriving from endemic countries (Mauritania is endemic).
Processing: Maximum 7 days. eVisa free online; 20 EUR stamping fee at arrival. Entry only through TMS airport.
How to prepare (Mauritania → São Tomé and Príncipe)
- 1
Apply on the official São Tomé and Príncipe eVisa portal before you travel.
- 2
Upload a clear passport scan and any supporting documents the form requests.
- 3
Pay the fee online and save the approval PDF/email.
- 4
Check processing time and apply early enough for your departure date.
- 5
Carry a printed and phone copy of the approved eVisa to the airport.
Documents checklist
- Valid Mauritania passport (check validity rules above)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation in São Tomé and Príncipe
- Proof of funds: At least 100 EUR per day in cash required at arrival.
- Onward travel: Flight tickets (in and out) required.
- Yellow fever certificate if required for your routing
- Printed/digital copy of your approved eVisa or travel authorisation
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritania citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-06), Mauritania travellers need eVisa for tourism to São Tomé and Príncipe. Mauritanian citizens must apply for São Tomé and Príncipe eVisa online, valid for 30 days from stated arrival date.
How long can I stay in São Tomé and Príncipe on a Mauritania passport?
eVisa valid for single entry, 30 days from stated arrival date.
What documents should Mauritania travellers carry to São Tomé and Príncipe?
At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Also note: Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required if arriving from endemic countries (Mauritania is endemic).
Where can I verify São Tomé and Príncipe entry rules officially?
Start with: São Tomé Islands eVisa Guide; Embassies.net — São Tomé and Príncipe Visa. 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.