São Tomé & Príncipe

São Tomé & Príncipe Citizenship by Investment Program

Citizenship is a function of partnership and affordability

The West African island nation of São Tomé & Príncipe positions its new program as a low-cost, high-efficiency route to citizenship, built on the concept of investor + nation collaboration.

Program Overview

Launched under Decree Law No. 07/2025, the Citizenship by Investment Program (STP-CIP) offers citizenship via a non-refundable contribution to the National Transformation Fund (NTF).
No residency requirement, remote application permitted.

Key Advantages

• One of the most affordable second-citizenship routes globally.

• Minimal physical presence required — investors do not need to reside in São Tomé & Príncipe.

• Citizenship fully inheritable and allows dual nationality.

Investment Structure

• Single applicant: USD $90,000 (non-refundable donation).

• Family of up to 4: USD $95,000.

• Additional dependent: +USD $5,000 each.

• Submission fee prior to approval: USD $5,000.

Application Process

1. Engage an authorised agent licensed by the government.

2. Submit documents: age ≥ 18, clean criminal record, proof of funds.

3. Application reviewed by the Citizenship Investment Unit (CIU) based in Dubai (managed under PPP).

4. Approval in principle (typically ~6-8 weeks).

5. Payment of donation, issuance of certificate and passport.

Important Notes

• The passport offers visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to about 61 countries.

• As a newer program, long-term track record is limited.

• Always verify authorised agent status and compliance with due-diligence processes.

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