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SÃO TOMÉ AND PRÍNCIPE

Launched in 2025, São Tomé and Príncipe offers citizenship by investment through a contribution to the National Development Fund, supporting key sectors such as healthcare, education, infrastructure, energy, and eco-tourism. It provides a faster and lower-cost alternative compared to traditional programs in the Caribbean and Europe
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Why SÃO TOMÉ AND PRÍNCIPE

The Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Program of São Tomé and Príncipe requires applicants to make a contribution to the National Development Fund. In return, subject to due diligence and approval by the competent authorities, applicants and their families are granted full citizenship.

Dual citizenship is permitted

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Include spouse, dependent children up to the age of 30 years (unmarried), and dependent parents/grandparents up to the age of 55+ in the same application.

  • Residency Requirement: No residency requirements or mandatory visits.
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Investment criteria

Option 1

Minimum Invistment – $90,000

DONATION TO THE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND

The investor must make a minimum non-refundable donation
based on the number of family members included:

  • Single applicant – $90,000
  • Family packages (2–4 members) from $95,000
  • Minimum $90,000 for a single applicant.
  • Additional Dependents – $10,000

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SÃO TOMÉ AND PRÍNCIPE Snapshot

Country Overview

  • Location: Gulf of Guinea, Central/West Africa
  • Capital City: São Tomé
  • Total Area: 1,001 km²
  • Time Zone: UTC+0
  • Government: Unitary semi-presidential republic
  • GDP ( per capital): $2,500
  • Currency:Dobra (STN)

People & Culture

  • Language: Portuguese (official) Minority: Forro, Angolar, Principense. Some French/English.
  • Population: 230,000
  • Age Structure: 0-14yr: 14%, 15-24yr: 18%, 25-54yr: 34% 55-64yr: 4% 65yr+: 4%

FAQs

Minimum donation of US$ 90,000 for a single applicant. Family (2-4 persons) ~ US$ 95,000. Each additional dependent beyond that carries an extra fee.
Yes — there is an application fee of about US$ 5,000 (non-refundable). Some other government fees apply.
Approximately 6 weeks from submission to approval.
No. There is no physical residence or visitation requirement; everything can be done remotely.
Yes. Spouse, unmarried children up to age 30, parents over certain age ( 55+), future dependents may be included (for additional fees).
No. The donations are non-refundable.
Yes, it is for life and inheritable.

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