Citizenship Programs
São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe introduces a new era of an accessible, transparent and efficient route to second citizenship
Program Highlights
Citizenship for life
Family inclusion
Visa free access to more than 60 countries including Singapore, Philippines and South Africa
Access to Africa’s fastest-growing markets and the $2.3 trillion CPLP economic bloc
Access to Portuguese-speaking markets
Central position for West African business operations
Full dual citizenship rights
Tax incentives opportunities
Approval in 1+ months
São Tomé and Príncipe introduces a new era of an efficient route to second citizenship
São Tomé’s Citizenship by Investment program offers one of the most accessible routes to second citizenship, starting from a minimum investment of $90,000. With efficient processing and no residency or language requirements, the program provides investors and their families with lifetime citizenship in a peaceful and strategically located island nation at the crossroads of Africa and the Atlantic.
Program Benefits
Part of the UN, IMF, AU, and CPLP
Visa free access to more than 60 countries including Singapore, Philippines and South Africa
Citizenship is transferable to generations
Strategic Atlantic location between Africa and Europe
Stable democracy and peaceful governance
Dubai-based international processing standards
Favorable tax environment with no wealth, inheritance, or capital gains taxes on international income
Citizenship for you, your spouse, children under 30, parents and grandparents over 55
No residency or language requirements
Safe and welcoming environment for families
Low cost of living and relaxed lifestyle
Portuguese as the official language
Access to quality education and healthcare systems
Investment Options

DONATION
Make a non-refundable contribution (donation) to São Tomé and Príncipe’s National Transformation Fund (NTF)
starting from single applicant: $ 90,000
Family (up to four people): $ 95,000
Additional dependents: USD 5,000 each
To learn more about our residence and citizenship by investment solutions, one of our experienced immigration consultants is ready to assist you today.
Let’s take the first step together
Visa Free Countries
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