Malta Visa RequirementsFor Sao Tome and Principe passport holders
Citizens of Sao Tome and Principe need a Schengen visa for Malta. Valletta, prehistoric temples, and crystal waters make Malta extraordinary. Apply through a Schengen embassy in Sao Tome.
Sao Tome and Principe passport holders require a visa to enter Malta.
Apply for a Schengen visa at the Italian embassy in Sao Tome, which typically represents Malta for Schengen visa purposes. Standard Schengen fee EUR 80. Processing 10 to 15 business days. Apply at least 4 weeks before travel.
Malta is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Sao Tome and Principe to Malta: What You Need to Know
Malta is a Schengen member and requires Saotomean passport holders to obtain a Schengen visa. Maltese consular representation in Sao Tome is typically through another Schengen member. Malta is an ideal Mediterranean destination accessible via Italy.
How to Get There
Sao Tome connects to Malta via Lisbon and then Rome or Catania, Sicily. Ferries from Sicily to Malta are also an option. Malta's small size makes it easily combined with Italy.
Money & Banking
Malta uses the Euro (EUR). ATMs available throughout. Credit and debit cards widely accepted. Cash useful at local markets. Currency exchange at Malta International Airport and banks.
Practical Tips
1. The Italian embassy in Sao Tome typically handles Malta Schengen applications.
2. Malta uses the Euro.
3. Valletta is a UNESCO-listed capital worth a full day of exploration.
4. The Blue Lagoon on Comino requires an early ferry to beat the crowds.
5. A Schengen visa covers Malta and all other 26 member states.