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Everything Malaysia passport holders need to know about visas, entry requirements, and long-stay options for Sao Tome and Principe.
Malaysia passport holders can enter Sao Tome and Principe with a e-visa.
Apply online before your trip. Processing typically takes 3-5 business days. Print your e-visa approval letter and present it at immigration.
Sao Tome and Principe does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa. However, you can still work remotely while visiting. Consider these alternatives:
Yes, Malaysia citizens need a e-visa to enter Sao Tome and Principe.
Stay duration varies. Check with the Sao Tome and Principe embassy or immigration authority for current limits.
Sao Tome and Principe does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa. Remote workers typically enter on a tourist visa and work within the allowed stay duration.
Tourist visas are technically for tourism, not work. However, many digital nomads work remotely on tourist visas since they are not employed by a local company or earning local income. The enforcement varies by country. Check Sao Tome and Principe's specific policies for the latest guidance.
For a e-visa to Sao Tome and Principe, you typically need a valid passport, completed application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary, and proof of accommodation. Check the embassy website for exact requirements.
This guide is for Malaysia passport holders. View the guide for your passport:
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