Moving to Sao Tome and Principe from Macau
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Macau to Sao Tome and Principe — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Macau to Sao Tome and Principe. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Macau to Sao Tome and Principe.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Macau performs better than Sao Tome and Principe across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Sao Tome and Principe performs significantly better than Macau across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Macau performs better than Sao Tome and Principe across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Macau performs better than Sao Tome and Principe across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Macau generally does better on family life, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2023–2025), The World Factbook (2021–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau and Sao Tome and Principe. To live, work, or study long-term in Sao Tome and Principe, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Sao Tome and Principe's immigration authority.
Macau passport holder visiting Sao Tome and Principe
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting Macau
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Sao Tome and Principe?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Sao Tome and Principe has 3.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Sao Tome and Principe safe for expats?
Macau performs better than Sao Tome and Principe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Sao Tome and Principe is 3.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.
What language do they speak in Sao Tome and Principe?
The official language in Sao Tome and Principe is Portuguese. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.
