🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe passport 🇲🇬 Madagascar
Visa on arrival
Issued at the border when you land — nothing to apply for in advance
Sao Tome and Principe passport holders do not need a visa in advance for Madagascar — a visa is issued on arrival at the border.
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay or fee for this route — check the official page before you travel.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Before you board
Check your passport's expiry date. We don't hold Madagascar's own validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay, some for three, some only for the length of your trip — and airlines refuse boarding on it. See the six-month passport rule, then confirm with the official sources.
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Getting a visa on arrival for Madagascar
What this usually involves for a visa on arrival — not a checklist researched for Sao Tome and Principe passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 5 items
- Passport meeting the destination's validity rule (commonly six months beyond arrival)
- Completed arrival/VOA form (available on plane or at airport)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Cash for visa fee (check destination for accepted currencies)
Steps 4 steps
- Collect the Visa on Arrival form from the plane or airport counter
- Fill out the form and queue at the VOA desk
- Submit your documents and pay the visa fee
- Receive your visa stamp and proceed to immigration
About Madagascar
The eighth continent — 90% endemic species, Avenue of the Baobabs, and 26 million years of isolation
- Capital
- Antananarivo
- Currency
- Malagasy Ariary (Ar)
- Language
- Malagasy, French
- Time zone
- EAT (UTC+3)
- Best time to visit
- April – October
Official sources
Always confirm with Madagascar's own government before you travel:
- Madagascar official visa information ↗ evisamadagascar.gov.mg
- Madagascar embassies & consulates ↗ mae.gov.mg
Common questions
Do Sao Tome and Principe citizens need a visa to visit Madagascar?
Sao Tome and Principe passport holders do not need a visa in advance for Madagascar — a visa is issued on arrival at the border.
How long can Sao Tome and Principe passport holders stay in Madagascar?
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route. Check Madagascar's official visa information before you travel.
How much does a Madagascar visa cost for Sao Tome and Principe citizens?
Our data doesn't record the fee for this route. Fees change often — check Madagascar's official visa information before you apply.
How long does it take to get a Madagascar visa?
Processing time: Issued on arrival (typically 15–60 minutes).
How long must my passport be valid to enter Madagascar?
We don't hold Madagascar's own passport-validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay; some ask for less. Check before you travel.
Does Madagascar give visas to Sao Tome and Principe citizens?
Yes — Madagascar issues Sao Tome and Principe citizens a visa on arrival at the border or airport, so no embassy application is needed beforehand.
Where can Sao Tome and Principe citizens find official Madagascar visa information?
On Madagascar's official site: https://www.evisamadagascar.gov.mg