São Tomé and Príncipe
Malawi
Malawi visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can get a visa on arrival in Malawi, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Malawian citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
MalawiSão Tomé and Príncipe e-Visa São Tomé and Príncipe visa for citizens of Malawi
Travel advice for Malawi
- 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.
For a trip from São Tomé and Príncipe to Malawi, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Malawi at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 13 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Malawi (updated 20 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Malawi (updated 13 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 Malawi
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in Malawi for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Malawi.
How citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe receive the visa for Malawi 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.
Malawi’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Zambia admits citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe visa-free.
Malawian citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe requires a visa from Malawian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Malawi?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can get a visa on arrival in Malawi, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe stay in Malawi?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Malawi for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
São Tomé and Príncipe requires a visa from Malawian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Malawi visa-free?
No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa on arrival in Malawi.
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.