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Mauritius visa requirements for Sao Tome and Principe citizens (2026)

Visa on arrival. Sao Tome and Principe passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Mauritius. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.

Visa on arrival, no advance application needed.

VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

Mauritius entry requirements for Sao Tome and Principe citizens

Requirement
Visa on arrival
Allowed stay
Per visa terms

What to bring to Mauritius

  • Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
  • Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Hotel booking or host address
  • Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)

Easier alternatives for Sao Tome and Principe passport holders

Countries in Eastern Africa and other popular destinations with simpler entry for the Sao Tome and Principe passport than Mauritius, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.

DestinationRequirementStay
KenyaVisa-free60 days

Mauritius at a glance for travellers

  • 182 of 198 passports can enter Mauritius without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
  • The Sao Tome and Principe passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 56 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026)17 Feb 2026
Official portalMauritius Passport & Immigration Office23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, Mauritius entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do Sao Tome and Principe citizens need a visa for Mauritius?

Sao Tome and Principe passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Mauritius. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.

What documents do Sao Tome and Principe passport holders need for Mauritius?

Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page; Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or host address; Passport photo (some border posts ask for one).

Do Sao Tome and Principe passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Mauritius?

No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. The visa is issued at the border on arrival.