Malaysian visa for Sao Tomean Creole citizens

A visa is NOT required for Sao Tomean Creole passport holders visiting Malaysia for a short-term stay: 30 days.

Visa requirements:

Visa type Purposes Visa requirements Allowed stay
Tourist visa For Sao Tomean Creole citizens to enter Malaysia for a short-term tourism purpose. Not required 30 days
Evisa Malaysia e-visa for Sao Tomean Creole citizens Not Available
Visa on arrival Malaysia visa on arrival for Sao Tomean Creole citizens Not Available

Malaysia tourist visa requirements:

  • Holding Sao Tomean Creole passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Malaysia.
  • Proof of onward travel (departure) from Malaysia.

If you are looking for Malaysia visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from São Tomé and Príncipe, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Malaysia nearest your place of residence.

  • Accra: The High Commission of in Accra, ~ 967.05 kilometers (600.90 mi) away from Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe. (Working hours: Close now).
  • Abuja: The High Commission of in Abuja, ~ 978.22 kilometers (607.84 mi) away from Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe. (Working hours: Close now).

Malaysia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Malaysia diplomatic mission offices to São Tomé and Príncipe for guidance)

Tourism Statistics Chart

The line chart shows the number of visitors from São Tomé and Príncipe traveling to Malaysia from 2008 to 2018.

Year Number of visitors (São Tomé and Príncipe) estimated Change (%)
2008 221 N/A
2009 236 6.79%
2010 246 4.24%
2011 247 0.41%
2012 250 1.21%
2013 257 2.80%
2014 274 6.61%
2015 257 -6.20%
2016 268 4.28%
2017 259 -3.36%
2018 258 -0.39%

References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)

Malaysia & São Tomé and Príncipe comparison

Malaysia's area is approximately 328,550 km2 (126,853 sq mi), while the area of São Tomé and Príncipe is approximately 960 km2 (370 sq mi). This means São Tomé and Príncipe is 342.24 times smaller than Malaysia.

As of October 2025, Malaysia's population is ~34.5 million people - 34,229,700 more people than the population of São Tomé and Príncipe.

We have highlighted Malaysia & São Tomé and Príncipe’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.

Malaysia São Tomé and Príncipe Difference
Population (est 2025) 34,469,788 240,088 34.2 million more people live in Malaysia than São Tomé and Príncipe
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) 107 22 Malaysia has 85 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with São Tomé and Príncipe.
Travel freedom (2025) 133 4 Malaysia passport holders can visit 129 more countries and territories without a visa.
Number of foreign missions hosted 126 13 Malaysian hosts 113 more foreign missions than São Tomé and Príncipe.

Frequently asked questions, answered

How many visitors from São Tomé and Príncipe travel to Malaysia in one year?

The number of visitors from São Tomé and Príncipe visiting Malaysia in 2018 was approximately 258.

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This page was last updated on: October 2025