São Tomé and Príncipe
Madagascar
Madagascar visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
Madagascar issues citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Malagasy citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
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Travel advice for Madagascar
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from São Tomé and Príncipe to Madagascar, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Madagascar at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 4 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Madagascar (updated 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Madagascar (updated 16 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Madagascar
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in Madagascar for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Madagascar.
How citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe receive the visa for Madagascar at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Malagasy citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
Malagasy citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Madagascar?
Madagascar issues citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe stay in Madagascar?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Madagascar for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Malagasy citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
Malagasy citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Madagascar visa-free?
No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa on arrival in Madagascar.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.