São Tomé and Príncipe

São Tomé and Príncipe

Citizenship by Investment

Known as the “Chocolate Island” for its world-famous cacao, São Tomé and Príncipe is a tranquil haven off the coast of Central Africa. Nestled in the Gulf of Guinea, São Tomé and Príncipe is a peaceful island nation celebrated for its safety and pristine natural beauty. Renowned for stability and natural beauty, it offers investors not only breathtaking landscapes and a rich Portuguese-influenced cultural heritage, but also an emerging economy with opportunities in tourism, agriculture, and sustainable development.

WHY CHOOSE SÃO TOMÉ & PRÍNCIPE?

Through the Citizenship by Investment Program of São Tomé and Príncipe, investors gain the security of second citizenship in a trusted and welcoming nation. This unique program combines lifestyle, opportunity, and legacy—positioning São Tomé and Príncipe as a premier destination for forward-looking investors.

The key benefits of São Tomé and Príncipe citizenship include

• Access to one of the most affordable programs of citizenship by investment worldwide;
• No residency or travel requirements during the application process;
• Straightforward documentation requirements;
• Fast and efficient processing, within 2 months from submission;
• Visa-free travel access to over 70 destinations such as South Africa, Singapore, and Hong Kong;
• E-visa access to the UAE and Qatar;
• Privileged ties with Portugal and CPLP countries (Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries), offering facilitated entry, residence, and work opportunities within the Portuguese-speaking world;
• Application open to a wide-range of nationalities (North Korea is the sole exception);
• Inclusion of spouse or de facto partner, children up to 30, parents and grandparents aged 55 and above;
• Stable, safe, and internationally recognized citizenship that can be passed on to future generations.

SÃO TOMÉ & PRÍNCIPE CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT QUALIFICATIONS

The Citizenship by Investment Program of São Tomé and Príncipe is open to investors who meet the program’s legal and financial requirements, ensuring that citizenship is granted only to individuals of integrity and good standing. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to make the required qualifying investment and provide all necessary documentation to support their application.

Key eligibility criteria include

• Being at least 18 years of age at the time of application;
• Being of outstanding character;
• Demonstrating the ability to make the required qualifying investment under the program;
• Providing evidence of a legitimate source of income;
• Meeting document and health requirements as defined by the authorities.

SÃO TOMÉ & PRÍNCIPE INVESTMENT OPTIONS

The São Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship by Investment Program provides a single government-approved contribution route that is simple, transparent, and designed to support national development priorities.

Donation to National Transformation Fund

Contributions are made to the National Transformation Fund, established to finance key infrastructure and sustainable development projects across the country. Applicants select the qualifying contribution tier according to the size of their application

• US$90,000: Single applicant
• US$95,000: Family of 2–4
• US$5,000: Contribution for each additional family member

ADDITIONAL FEES

Due Diligence and Governmental Processing Fees

• US$5,000: Submission fee, per application
• US$5,000: Financial sponsor, if applicable
• US$750: Citizenship documents (citizenship certificate, passport, and national ID), per applicant

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