Access
On arrival
AStay 30 days
Policy · MalawiPassport Atlas
São Tomé and Príncipe passport to Malawi
São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Malawi, usually for 30 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
eVisa
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Key facts
- Malawi lets 148 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — São Tomé and Príncipe is one of them.
- São Tomé and Príncipe passports get “On arrival” at 29 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Malawi passports get “eVisa” in São Tomé and Príncipe.
Nearby passports travelling to Malawi
Open to São Tomé and Príncipe passports near Malawi
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
São Tomé and PríncipeMalawi- Typical duration
- 4.6 hours
- From
- TMS · PCP
- To
- LLW · BLZ · DWA
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
São Tomé and Príncipe
Country profile
Capital
São Tomé
Population
209,607
Area
1,001 km²
Currency
São Tomé and Príncipe dobra STN
Languages
Portuguese
Time zone
UTC+00:00
Foreign-born
1,955 · 2024
Migrant share
0.8%
Ethnic groups
This country does not publish a comparable ethnic breakdown.
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Malawi
Country profile
Capital
Lilongwe
Population
20.7 million
Area
118,480 km²
Currency
Malawian kwacha MWK
Languages
English, Chewa
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
186,719 · 2024
Migrant share
0.9%
Ethnic groups · 2018
- Chewa34.3%
- Lomwe18.8%
- Yao13.2%
- Ngoni10.4%
- Tumbuka9.2%
- Sena3.8%
- Other10.3%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type G
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+265
Airports
LLW · BLZ · DWA · KGJ
Highlights
- Lake Malawi
- Mulanje
- National Monument
São Tomé and Príncipe · On arrival
FAQ
Does a São Tomé and Príncipe passport need a visa for Malawi?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. typical stay 30 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 30 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Malawi typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Malawi mission.
What about a Malawi passport entering São Tomé and Príncipe?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.