Sao Tome and Principe passport → Mauritius

Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Mauritius?

Visa on arrival60 days

Sao Tomean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Mauritius for up to 60 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

Apply on the official site: passport.govmu.org

What this means for your trip

Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.

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Mauritius at a glance

Capital: Port Louis
Currency: Mauritian rupee (MUR)
Languages: English, French, Mauritian Creole
Calling code: +230
Region: Eastern Africa

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Mauritius for other passports

Sao Tome and PrincipeVisa on arrival60 days
IndiaVisa-free90 days
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa on arrival60 days
NepalVisa on arrival60 days
NigeriaVisa on arrival14 days
PhilippinesVisa on arrival60 days

Nearby in Eastern Africa for Sao Tomean passport holders

RwandaVisa-free90 days
ZambiaVisa-free90 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
EthiopiaVisa on arrival90 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MalawiVisa on arrival30 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days

Common questions

Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Mauritius?

Sao Tomean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Mauritius for up to 60 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

How long can Sao Tomean citizens stay in Mauritius?

Up to 60 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

How many countries can Sao Tomean citizens visit without a visa?

55 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Sao Tome and Principe passport ranks #72 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.