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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

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

Visa on arrival

Sao Tome and Principe citizens can get a visa on arrival for Macao — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

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Sao Tome and Principe vs Macao: passport comparison

Sao Tome and Principe

26

visa-free countries

Global rank: #151 · mobility 81

Macao

93

visa-free countries

Global rank: #67 · mobility 144.1
15

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

Sao Tome and Principe + Macao: passport compatibility

45%

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

Where Sao Tome and Principe and Macao 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 Sao Tome and Principe and Macao 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: Sao Tome and Principe → Macao

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

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

3rule changes for the Sao Tome and Principe passport, 2 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 Sao Tome and Principe goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Macao

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

Visa on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Sao Tome and Principe citizens need a visa for Macao?
Sao Tome and Principe citizens can get a visa on arrival for Macao — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Sao Tome and Principe or Macao?
The Macao passport is stronger: 93 visa-free countries versus 26. Global rank: Sao Tome and Principe #151, Macao #67.
Where can Sao Tome and Principe and Macao citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 15 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Macao?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Sao Tome and Principe and Macao?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Sao Tome and Principe passport ranking

Where else the Sao Tome and Principe passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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