São Tomé, August 12, 2025 — The Government of São Tomé and Príncipe has officially introduced a new Citizenship by Investment or Donation program under Decree-Law 07/2025, designed to attract foreign capital and stimulate economic growth. This program allows investors or donors to acquire São Toméan citizenship by meeting established financial thresholds and contributing to national development. Key Features of the Program

• Minimum contribution: The baseline for individual eligibility is US$ 90,000. For families (up to four persons), the required contribution is US$ 95,000, with additional fees for extra dependents.
• Legal framework: The program is enacted through Decree-Law 07/2025 and supervised by the newly formed Citizenship by Investment and Donation Unit (UCID) under the Ministry of Justice. All legal requirements, eligibility criteria, and oversight mechanisms, including transparency and safety, are defined in the regulation.
• Transparency and accountability: Prime Minister Américo Ramos emphasized that the program is built with safeguards to ensure it is transparent and secure. Measures include mandatory reporting to the National Assembly and the Public Prosecutor’s Office. Sanctions for non-compliance are also included in the regulation.
• Use of funds: Proceeds from investment or donation will support the National Transformation Fund (FNT), a government effort to channel resources into priority sectors such as energy, health, tourism, infrastructure, education, housing, and industrial development.

This program places São Tomé and Príncipe on the map as an investment destination with legal clarity and relatively affordable thresholds. For foreign investors, it offers a competitive option among CBI programs globally. For the country, it opens up a new revenue stream to support modernization and socioeconomic projects under tight oversight.

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Source: STP-Press, “Governo lança Programa de Cidadania por Investimento para atrair capital estrangeiro e impulsionar economia nacional”, 12 August 2025; complemented by RTP and RSTP, plus statements from the Prime Minister.