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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

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

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Macao citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Sao Tome and Principe — applied for online before departure.

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Macao vs Sao Tome and Principe: passport comparison

Macao

93

visa-free countries

Global rank: #67 · mobility 144.1

Sao Tome and Principe

26

visa-free countries

Global rank: #151 · mobility 81
15

countries both Macao and Sao Tome and Principe can enter visa-free together

Macao + Sao Tome and Principe: passport compatibility

45%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Macao and Sao Tome and Principe travel together — by entry type:

15 both visa-free
20 both visa on arrival
24 both e-visa / eTA
30 both need a visa
108 access differs

Where Macao and Sao Tome and Principe can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (15)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Barbados 30 days #48
Dominica 21 days #70
Ecuador 90 days #104
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 7 days #46
Kosovo 90 days #107
Malaysia 30 days #41
Micronesia 30 days #89
Nicaragua 90 days #86
Palestine 90 days #193
Philippines 14 days #128
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
South Africa 30 days #97

How the entry rule changed: Macao → Sao Tome and Principe

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Macao → Sao Tome and Principe rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Macao passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Macao goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Sao Tome and Principe

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Macao citizens need a visa for Sao Tome and Principe?
Macao citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Sao Tome and Principe — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Macao or Sao Tome and Principe?
The Macao passport is stronger: 93 visa-free countries versus 26. Global rank: Macao #67, Sao Tome and Principe #151.
Where can Macao and Sao Tome and Principe citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 15 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Sao Tome and Principe?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Macao and Sao Tome and Principe?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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