About
Capital: São Tomé
Population: 220,372
Language: Portuguese
GDP per capita: $4,238 USD
Currency: Dobra (STN)
Visa-Free Countries: 70+ countries, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Panama, South Africa, and Philippines
São Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship by Investment Program Overview
São Tomé and Príncipe has emerged as a competitive option for global investors seeking second citizenship. With a fast and accessible process, the program offers a second passport solution. By contributing to the National Transformation Fund, applicants can secure citizenship while supporting São Tomé & Príncipe’s long-term development, including renewable energy, ecotourism, education, infrastructure, and wider social and economic growth.
Key Advantages
• Extend Citizenship to Your Family: Include your spouse and qualifying dependent family members in the application.
• Streamlined Documentation: Straightforward and transparent processing stages without unnecessary bureaucracy.
• Support Sustainable Growth: Gain citizenship while directly contributing to national sustainability and infrastructure.
• Fast Processing: Full processing time for passport and citizenship is under 2 months.
• Global Mobility: Visa-free travel to over 70 destinations worldwide, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Panama, and Bahamas.
• No Minimum Stay Requirements: No physical visit or residency is required to obtain or maintain citizenship status.
Requirements
The Principal Applicant
The principal applicant must meet ALL of the requirements below:
• Be at least 18 years old
• Pass due diligence and background checks
• Have no criminal record
• Demonstrate a legitimate source of funds
• Be in good health
Qualifying Dependents
To qualify as dependents, applicants must be:
• Spouse or De Facto Partner
• Children of the main applicant or spouse under 18 years of age
• Adult children aged 18 to 30 years, who are unmarried and financially dependent
• Parents and grandparents aged 55 years and above, who are financially dependent on the main applicant
Investment Requirement
Citizenship may be obtained by making a qualifying investment into the National Transformation Fund:
Process Overview
Complete a Consultation
The consultation ensures that the investor is a good fit for the São Tomé & Príncipe Citizenship by Investment program.
Internal Due Diligence
Prior to signing any paperwork, our due diligence team will evaluate your ability to qualify for the program.
Preparing Your Application
Our processing team will work with you to collect all the necessary documents.
Document & Application Processing
Due diligence checks are being completed, and once finalised, the Citizenship Unit will issue its decision.
Approval & Final Handover
If approved, the main applicant must fulfill the investment, after which the Certificate of Registration, Passport, and National ID of São Tomé & Príncipe are issued and handed over to the investor.