São Tomé & Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe, long shaped by its isolation and natural beauty in the Gulf of Guinea, has emerged as a new gateway to global mobility. With the launch of its Citizenship by Investment program in 2025, the nation offers a streamlined, fully remote process with minimal investment requirements and fast turnaround. It delivers an accessible, practical option for those seeking a flexible second citizenship.
It is a cost-effective program that is competitively priced against other citizenship programs globally.
Once approved, successful applicants receive full citizenship rights and privileges.
Include your family members under a single application.
Applicants are not required to establish residency prior to application.
The Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP) was established by the Government of São Tomé and Príncipe in 2025 to provide a legal pathway to citizenship for approved investment contributions. Established under national law, the program channels investment into sustainable development projects through the governments National Transformation Fund.
São Tomé & Príncipe Citizenship by Investment
Investment Requirements & Options
To qualify, the primary applicant must select one of the following four investment options:
NATIONAL TRANSFORMATION FUND
MINIMUM INVESTMENT - $90,000
This program reflects the country’s commitment to environmental preservation, social progress, and economic self-sufficiency. Investors not only gain citizenship, but also make a meaningful impact through renewable energy initiatives, eco-tourism development, education and infrastructure, and more.
Donations to the fund must be completed in the following amount once the applicant receives approval:
- Single Applicant: $90,000
- Family of 2-4: $95,000
- Each additional dependent: $5,000
| LOCATION: | Gulf of Guinea (Atlantic Coast of Africa) |
| CAPITAL CITY: | São Tomé |
| TOTAL AREA: | 964km2 |
| TIME DIFFERENCE: | UTC+0 |
| LANGUAGE: | Portuguese (official) |
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| GOVERNMENT TYPE: | Unitary Semi-Presidential Republic |
| CURRENCY: | São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN) |
| GDP (PER CAPITA): | $4,739 USD |
| POPULATION: | 235,536 |
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