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SAO TOME & PRINCIPE
Citizenship by Investment

Sao Tome & Principe, in the Gulf of Guinea off Central Africa’s coast, is a tropical paradise of rainforests, pristine beaches, and unique wildlife. This two-island nation offers a serene lifestyle immersed in nature.

Population: >100,000
Language: Portuguese
Currency: Sao Tome and Principe Dobra (STN)
Key Figures
  • Invest in National Transformation Fund from $90,000
  • Invest from $95,000 for a family of two to four
  • 2 Months Processing Time
Benefits
  • Extend citizenship to your family members
  • The documentation process is straightforward and streamlined
  • Investors gain citizenship while supporting São Tomé & Príncipe’s sustainability and growth
  • No visit or residency required to obtain or keep citizenship
  • Get your second passport in under 2 months
Investment Options

National Transformation Fund from $90,000
Citizenship may be obtained by making a qualifying investment into the National Transformation Fund. Upon payment of the non-refundable submission fee of $5,000, the application for Citizenship by Investment will be formally submitted. The investment thresholds are as follows:

  • • $90,000 for a single applicant
  • • $95,000 for a family of two to four
  • • $5,000 for each additional dependent
Requirements

In order to qualify to apply for a citizenship, applicants must have:

  • • Must pass comprehensive due diligence checks
  • • Must be at least 18 years old
  • • Clean criminal record
  • • Proof of a legitimate source of income
  • • Must be in good health
Eligible Dependents

Main applicants can choose to include the following dependents in their application:

  • • Spouse or De Facto Partner
  • • Unmarried children up to the age of 30
  • • Parents aged 55 and above
  • • Grandparents aged 55 and above
Timeline
Complete a Consultation (30min)
The consultation ensures that the investor is a good fit for the São Tomé & Príncipe Citizenship by Investment program
Internal Due Diligence (1 day)
Prior to signing any paperwork, our due diligence team will evaluate your ability to qualify for the program
Preparing Your Application (2-4 week)
Our processing team will work with you to collect all the necessary documents
Document & Application Processing
Due diligence checks are being completed, and once finalized, 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

The Sao Tome and Principe Citizenship by Investment or Donation Program is administered under the Nationality Law and the accompanying Regulation on Nationality by Investment and Donation, enacted through Decree-Law No. 07/2025.

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