Maldivian visa for Sao Tomean Creole citizens

A visa is REQUIRED for Sao Tomean Creole passport holders visiting Maldives for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:

Visa requirements:

Visa type Purposes Visa requirements Allowed stay
Tourist visa For Sao Tomean Creole citizens to enter Maldives for a short-term tourism purpose. Visa required N/A
Evisa Maldives e-visa for Sao Tomean Creole citizens Not Available
Visa on arrival Maldives visa on arrival for Sao Tomean Creole citizens Eligible

Maldives tourist visa requirements:

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

If you are looking for Maldives 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 Maldives nearest your place of residence.

  • Cape Town: The Consulate General of in Cape Town, ~ 4011.68 kilometers (2492.74 mi) away from Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 26 minutes).
  • Cairo: The Consulate General of in Cairo, ~ 4229.33 kilometers (2627.98 mi) away from Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 26 minutes).

Maldives visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Maldives 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 Maldives from 2008 to 2018.

Year Number of visitors (São Tomé and Príncipe) estimated Change (%)
2008 7 N/A
2009 7 0.00%
2010 8 14.29%
2011 9 12.50%
2012 10 11.11%
2013 11 10.00%
2014 12 9.09%
2015 12 0.00%
2016 13 8.33%
2017 14 7.69%
2018 15 7.14%

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

Maldives & São Tomé and Príncipe comparison

Maldives's area is approximately 300 km2 (115 sq mi), while the area of São Tomé and Príncipe is approximately 960 km2 (370 sq mi). This means São Tomé and Príncipe is 3.20 times bigger than Maldives.

As of October 2025, Maldives's population is ~589463 people - 349,375 more people than the population of São Tomé and Príncipe.

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

Maldives São Tomé and Príncipe Difference
Population (est 2025) 589,463 240,088 349375 more people live in Maldives than São Tomé and Príncipe
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) 25 22 Maldives has 3 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with São Tomé and Príncipe.
Travel freedom (2025) 55 4 Maldives passport holders can visit 51 more countries and territories without a visa.
Number of foreign missions hosted 20 13 Maldivian hosts 7 more foreign missions than São Tomé and Príncipe.

Frequently asked questions, answered

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

The number of visitors from São Tomé and Príncipe visiting Maldives in 2018 was approximately 15.

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