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São Tomé & Príncipe​ Citizenship by Investment

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Program Type:

Citizenship by Investment

Processing Time:

1 month

Citizenship Timeline:

Upon approval

Permanent Residency Timeline:

N/A

Physical Presence Required:

None

Citizenship Visa-Free Access:

61 countries

Minimum Contribution:

US$90,000

Contribution Options:

Business Investment, Donation

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Program Overview

São Tomé & Príncipe​ Citizenship by Investment

São Tomé and Príncipe, a small island nation in West Africa, offers a straightforward, direct citizenship program. Applicants can secure citizenship in six weeks with a minimum investment or donation US$90,000.

The program does not require residency, interviews, or physical presence, allowing participants to complete the process remotely.

São Tomé & Príncipe​ Citizenship by Investment

How to Qualify

To qualify for this program, applicants must either make a non-refundable financial contribution to the National Transformation Fund (FNT) or invest in eligible public or national development projects.

Contribution Requirements

The minimum required amounts, whether through donation or investment, are as follows:

  • Individual applicant: US$90,000.
  • Family application (2-4 members): US$95,000.
  • Additional dependents: US$5,000 per person.

Investment Requirements

For the investment route, applicants must invest in approved public projects in sectors such as:

  • Energy infrastructure
  • Port and airport modernization
  • Sustainable urban development
  • Housing, education, health, tourism,
  • and more

Eligibility of Dependents

The program allows for the inclusion of family members. Eligible dependents include:

Spouses: Legally married partners

Children:

    • Up to 30 years old
    • Must remain unmarried and financially dependent on the primary applicant

Parents:

    • Above 55 years old
    • Must be financially dependent on the primary applicant

Application Process

  1. Submission of Application: Applicants must submit their application through the Citizenship Investment Unit (CIU), which is based in Dubai. The CIU operates as a public-private partnership.
  2. Granting of Citizenship: Once the financial contribution is verified and all government fees are paid, citizenship is granted. Applicants will receive their passport, national ID, and Certificate of Registration.
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São Tomé & Príncipe​ Citizenship by Investment

Salient Benefits

  • No physical presence requirements
  • Low cost of living
  • Low taxes
  • Warm climate
  • Short processing time

São Tomé & Príncipe​ Citizenship by Investment

Citizenship Timeline and Requirements

The path to São Tomé and Príncipe citizenship is straightforward; applicants submit their documents and pay a US$5,000 submission fee.

After the Citizenship Investment Unit reviews the application and grants Approval in Principle, applicants can proceed through one of two routes:

  1. Donation Route: Make a non-refundable financial contribution of US$90,000 for a single applicant or US$95,000 for a family of four, with an additional US$5,000 per dependent.
  2. Investment Route: Invest the same amounts in approved national development projects, such as infrastructure, education, or tourism initiatives.

Once applicants finalize the payment or investment, the government issues the passports, national IDs, and Certificate of Registration. The process is fully remote, requires no residency, and is completed within six weeks.

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São Tomé & Príncipe​ Citizenship by Investment

Program Authority and Legal Basis

Applications for this program may be directed to the Citizenship by Investment Unit Led by STP Service Advisory.

Legislation upon which this program is based upon Decreto-Lei n.º 07/2025.

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