Entry requirements for Santomeans traveling to Mauritius

To travel to Mauritius, Santomean citizens need to obtain a visa on arrival before traveling.

It is recommended to fill out the Mauritius digital travel form before traveling. All in One. After filling it out, the website will generate a PDF document with a QR code that must be presented to immigration officers upon arrival at the Mauritius airport.

Visa on arrival in Mauritius for Santomeans

An “Arrival Visa” is a document that allows tourists to travel to Mauritius without a visa, which is then obtained at the airport on arrival.

With this single visa, Santomeans are allowed a one-time entry and stay for up to 60 days, with the possibility of extension by submitting an application to the Mauritius Immigration Department.

The process of applying for a Mauritius visa on arrival is generally the same for travelers from Sao Tome and Principe and other eligible countries.

What documents are required to obtain a visa on arrival in Mauritius for Santomean citizens?

- Valid passport: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Mauritius.

- Return ticket or round-trip ticket: You must present a confirmed return ticket or a ticket to another destination.

- Proof of accommodation: Present your hotel reservation or the address where you will be staying during your visit.

- Sufficient funds: You must have proof of sufficient financial resources for the duration of your stay. This can be cash, credit card statement or bank account.

- Travel itinerary: It is recommended that you prepare a basic travel itinerary (not required, but helpful).

- Travel insurance, that is valid for the entire length of stay in the country and has a minimum coverage of 50 000 American dollars; covers all medical-related expenses, repatriation etc

- Letter of invitation from the host company (for a business visa)

Visiting Mauritius by minors

Minors traveling with one parent need a certified letter of consent from the non-traveling parent. Minors traveling alone need a letter of consent from both parents. All minors must have an original birth certificate.

How to apply for a Mauritius visa on arrival from Sao Tome and Principe?

1. Upon arrival at the Mauritius airport, you must fill out a Mauritian disembarkation card, also known as a “Fiche De BarQuement”, and a Health Declaration form. You can get both of the above forms during the flight.

2. After filling out the above, you need to present the completed forms and provide the required documents to the immigration officer.

3. The visa officer will review your documents and issue a visa upon arrival, which is usually valid for 60 days, depending on your nationality.

How much does it cost to apply for a visa from Sao Tome and Principe?

Applying for a Mauritius visa is currently free.

Additional requirements for entry to Mauritius

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for foreign visitors traveling from or transiting through a country where there is a risk of yellow fever transmission. The list of countries that require a certificate of vaccination is available here. The yellow fever vaccination certificate is valid for 10 days after vaccination, so it is important to get vaccinated in time before leaving for Mauritius.

You may be denied entry if you leave it too late and arrive in Mauritius within the 10-day waiting period.