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São Tomé and Príncipe

Citizenship by Investment

Min. Investment

$90,000

Processing Time

60-90 days

Visa-Free Access

63 countries

Program Type

citizenship by investment

About This Program

São Tomé and Príncipe launched its Citizenship by Investment program under Decree Law No. 07/2025, offering one of the most affordable citizenship pathways in the world. At $90,000 for a family of up to four, it undercuts Caribbean CBI programs significantly. The program requires no physical residency - citizenship is granted outright and is hereditary, passing to future generations. The island nation's Portuguese colonial heritage means Portuguese is the official language, providing a cultural bridge to Brazil and Portugal. As a small, politically stable nation in the Gulf of Guinea, São Tomé offers a low-profile citizenship with growing diplomatic recognition and visa-free access to 63 countries.

Investment Options

Donation to National Transformation Fund

Key Benefits

Full citizenship with no residency requirement
Hereditary - passes to future generations
Visa-free access to 63 countries
Dual citizenship permitted
Covers spouse, children up to 30, parents 55+
One of the most affordable CBI programs globally

Requirements

$90,000 donation (single or family of 4)
$5,000 submission fee
$5,000 per additional dependent
Clean criminal record
Due diligence background check

Lifestyle & Living

Two volcanic islands in the Gulf of Guinea offering untouched tropical beauty - pristine beaches, cocoa plantations, and dense rainforest. One of Africa's smallest nations with a relaxed, close-knit community. Portuguese-speaking with a unique Creole culture blending African and Portuguese traditions.

Tax Benefits

São Tomé has relatively low tax rates. Corporate tax is 25% with incentives for tourism and agricultural investment. The country is positioning itself as an offshore financial centre with favourable tax treatment for international business companies.

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