{"id":244080,"date":"2025-09-10T13:14:41","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T13:14:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/?page_id=244080"},"modified":"2026-02-19T06:38:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T06:38:18","slug":"saotomeandprincipe","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/en\/programs\/saotomeandprincipe\/","title":{"rendered":"S\u00c3O TOM\u00c9 AND PR\u00cdNCIPE"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"parent":130860,"menu_order":60,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"antigua_barbuda_2.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-244080","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"program_menu_title":"Program Menu","program_menu_overview":"Overview","program_menu_benifits":"Benefits","program_menu_visa":"Visa Free Countries","program_menu_costs":"Investment Type and Costs","program_menu_timeline":"Process and Timeline","program_menu_faqs":"FAQs","program_menu_brochure":"BROCHURE","program_menu_title_copy":"Program Menu","program_menu_overview_copy":"Overview","program_menu_benifits_copy":"Benefits","program_menu_visa_copy":"Visa Free Countries","program_menu_costs_copy":"Costs","program_menu_timeline_copy":"Timeline","program_menu_faqs_copy":"FAQs","program_menu_brochure_copy":"BROCHURE","section_1_image_hero":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sao-Tome-Island_Banner.jpg","section_1_image_logo":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/STP-Crest_website.png","section_1_title":"S\u00c3O TOM\u00c9 AND PR\u00cdNCIPE","section_1_subtitle":"CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT","section_1_description":"The S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe Citizenship by Investment Program, introduced by the Government of the S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe in August 1st 2025, offers foreign investors the opportunity to acquire irrevocable citizenship without interview and residency requirements or the need to renounce their current nationality. S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe, a small country in Africa, is a member of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) and several international organizations, including the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund, and the World Bank. The country is also an observer to the World Trade Organization.","section_2_title":"CITIZENSHIP INVEST IS
GOVERNMENT AUTHORIZED ","section_2_description":"Citizenship Invest is officially authorized by S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe to process citizenship and passport applications. The company has a proven track record
of success, having processed a high volume of citizenship cases for various governments over the years. It has helped families and individuals from more than 85 countries acquire Citizenship by Investment.","section_2_image":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sao_Tome_and_Principe_Emblem.png","section_3_title":"PROGRAM OVERVIEW","section_3_list":[{"Icon":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ovricon-1.jpg","Name":"Processing Time","Description":"The average processing time to obtain S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe citizenship is 1-2 Months"},{"Icon":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ovricon-2.jpg","Name":"Visa free travel","Description":"Visa-Free\/eVisa to 93 countries including South Africa, Hong Kong and Singapore"},{"Icon":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ovricon-3.jpg","Name":"Investment type","Description":"Donation to the National Transformation Fund"},{"Icon":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ovricon-4.jpg","Name":"Investment cost","Description":"USD 90,000"},{"Icon":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ovricon-5.jpg","Name":"Family Dependents","Description":"Spouse and Dependent children up to 30 years old, Parents 55 years and above"},{"Icon":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ovricon-6.jpg","Name":"Passport Validity","Description":"For individuals aged 18 and up, the validity period is initially five (5) years, then ten (10) years upon renewal."}],"section_3_bottom_text":"S\u00c3O TOM\u00c9 AND PR\u00cdNCIPE CITIZENSHIP LAW","section_3_collapsed":"The S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe Citizenship by Investment program is governed by Decree Law No. 07\/2025 Regulation of Nationality by Investment or Donation, published in the Di\u00e1rio da Rep\u00fablica on August 1, 2025. The government has introduced a six-week processing timeline and created a Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU). This unit will be overseen by STP Service Advisory, a newly established public-private entity based in the United Arab Emirates, which will handle citizenship applications under government oversight.","section_4_title":"PROGRAM BENEFITS","section_4_card":[{"Image":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/card_0-3.webp","Title":"SIMPLE PROCESS","title_2":"AFFORDABLE PLAN B","description":"Experience one of the most affordable Citizenship by Investment programs in the world with S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe Citizenship by Investment.

Secure Investment<\/b>
The investment is only payable after receiving S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe citizenship, not before.","read_more_status":true,"button":"READ MORE","read_more":" Family Benefits<\/b>
Spouse and Dependent children up to 30 years old, Parents 55 years and above included in one application.

Your future family members can also obtain citizenship by descent.\r\n\r\nDual Citizenship and Privacy<\/b>
\r\nYou can keep your current citizenship(s) without renouncing them.

\r\nThere's no notification to your home country regarding your new S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe Citizenship by Investment.

\r\n\r\nMinimum Application Requirements<\/b>
\r\nThere are no physical residency requirements, and you can apply immediately

\r\nNo need for an interview, language test, education, or management experience."},{"Image":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/STP-Card-Website_v2.jpg","Title":"GLOBAL MOBILITY","title_2":"EASE OF TRAVEL","description":"Enhance your global mobility with convenient travel options, including e-visas to the UAE and Qatar and simplified visa applications when needed, providing a valuable asset for international travel, business, and cultural exchange.

Sao Tome Principe passport holders can travel visa-free\/eVisa to 93 countries including South Africa, Hong Kong and Singapore<\/b>","read_more_status":false,"button":"","read_more":" Residency Rights <\/b>
\r\nEmbrace a life of freedom with an alternative residency, you have the right to reside in Sao Tome Principe.

\r\n"},{"Image":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Third-Card-Tax-Free-1.webp","Title":"WEALTH PROTECTION","title_2":"Tax and Financial Advantages","description":"Citizens enjoy zero tax on wealth and inheritance, with opportunities for legal tax restructuring, global diversification, estate planning, business expansion, political risk mitigation, and enhanced privacy protection.

Non-residents only pay tax on income they earn from sources within S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe.","read_more_status":false,"button":"","read_more":""}],"section_5_title":"S\u00c3O TOM\u00c9 AND PR\u00cdNCIPE PASSPORT VISA FREE COUNTRIES","section_5_description":"S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe Citizenship offers Visa-Free\/eVisa to 99 countries including South Africa, Hong Kong and Singapore","section_5_bottom_text":"VIEW LIST","section_5_countries_number":"99","section_5_all_countries":[{"continent":"AMERICAS","countries":"Bolivia*
\r\nColombia*
\r\nCosta Rica
\r\nEcuador
\r\nEl Salvador
\r\nGuatemala
\r\nGuyana*
\r\nHaiti
\r\nHonduras
\r\nNicaragua
\r\nPanama
\r\nSuriname*
","brochure_position_":"N-A"},{"continent":"EUROPE","countries":"Albania*
\r\nGeorgia*
\r\nKosovo
\r\nMoldova*
","brochure_position_":"N-A"},{"continent":"ASIA","countries":"Bangladesh
\r\nBhutan*
\r\nCambodia*
\r\nHong Kong
\r\nIndonesia*
\r\nIran*
\r\nIsrael*
\r\nJordan*
\r\nKazakhstan*
\r\nKyrgyzstan*
\r\nLaos*
\r\nMalaysia
\r\nMaldives
\r\nMongolia*
\r\nNepal*
\r\nPakistan*
\r\nPhilippines
\r\nSingapore
\r\nSouth Korea*
\r\nSri Lanka**
\r\nSyria*
\r\nThailand*
\r\nTimor-Leste
\r\nVietnam*
","brochure_position_":"N-A"},{"continent":"AFRICA","countries":"Angola
\r\nBenin
\r\nBotswana*
\r\nBurkina Faso*
\r\nBurundi
\r\nCameroon*
\r\nCape Verde
\r\nComoros
\r\nDR Congo*
\r\nEgypt
\r\nEquatorial Guinea*
\r\nEthiopia*
\r\nGabon*
\r\nGambia
\r\nGhana
\r\nGuinea*
\r\nGuinea-Bissau
\r\nIvory Coast**
\r\nKenya
\r\nLesotho*
\r\nLiberia*
\r\nMalawi*
\r\nMauritania*
\r\nMauritius
\r\nMozambique*
\r\nNamibia*
\r\nNigeria*
\r\nRwanda
\r\nSeychelles**
\r\nSierra Leone
\r\nSouth Africa
\r\nSouth Sudan*
\r\nTanzania*
\r\nTogo*
\r\nUganda*
\r\nZambia
\r\nZimbabwe*
","brochure_position_":"N-A"},{"continent":"OCEANIA","countries":"Australia*
\r\nCook Islands
\r\nMicronesia
\r\nNiue
\r\nPalau
\r\nSamoa
\r\nTuvalu
","brochure_position_":"N-A"},{"continent":"CARIBBEAN","countries":"Anguilla*
\r\nAntigua and Barbuda*
\r\nBahamas
\r\nBarbados
\r\nCuba*
\r\nDominica
\r\nMontserrat*
\r\nSaint Kitts and Nevis*
\r\nSaint Lucia
\r\nSaint Vincent and the Grenadines
","brochure_position_":"N-A"},{"continent":"Middle East","countries":"Bahrain*
\r\nOman*
\r\nPalestine
\r\nQatar*
\r\nUnited Arab Emirates*
","brochure_position_":"N-A"}],"section_5_countries_note":"The list of countries is subject to variations depending on each government's policy and so is access to these countries.\r\n*eVisa access\r\n**eTA","section_6_hide":false,"section_6_video_thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Layer-1.jpg","section_6_video_link":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LsJbJuxGCUw","section_6_title":"","section_6_description":"","section_7_title":"INVESTMENT TYPE AND COSTS","section_7_description":"Investors may obtain citizenship by making a non-refundable contribution to the S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe National Transformation Fund. ","section_7_options":[{"hide_number_brochure_only":false,"title":"DONATION","title_2":"NON-REFUNDABLE CONTRIBUTION","description":"The S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe National Transformation Fund supports vital development projects, including renewable energy infrastructure, housing, education, and nationwide socioeconomic and infrastructure improvements such as road construction.","list":[{"name":"Single Applicant","amount":"US$ 90,000"},{"name":"Family of Two to Four","amount":"US$ 95,000"},{"name":"Any Additional Dependent ","amount":"US$ 5,000"}],"title_3":"","description_2":"","list_2":false,"read_more_status":false,"button":"","read_more":""},{"hide_number_brochure_only":false,"title":"GOVERNMENT FEES","title_2":"SUBMISSION AND PASSPORT FEES","description":"In addition to making a financial contribution, there are additional government fees to be paid.","list":[{"name":"Submission Fees","amount":"US$ 5,000"},{"name":"Passport Fees","amount":"US$ 350"},{"name":"Certificate of Registration","amount":"US$ 250"}],"title_3":"","description_2":"","list_2":false,"read_more_status":false,"button":"","read_more":""}],"section_7_bottom_title":"OTHER COSTS","section_7_bottom_description":"In addition to the required investment, there are other costs for the S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe citizenship program which are Citizenship Invest professional fees, documents certifications when applicable, courier fees, and other small disbursements. If you wish to receive a detailed quotation outlining all costs, please contact us.","section_8_hide":false,"section_8_title":"DUE DILIGENCE
AND BACKGROUND CHECKS","section_8_subtitle":"Applicable to all investment options","section_8_description":"The S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe Citizenship by Investment Unit (CBIU) conducts thorough due diligence on all applicants to ensure that only reputable individuals and families obtain the citizenship. The government appoints a preferred due diligence agency to conduct international and local background checks using sources like Interpol, World-Check, and other government agencies.","section_8_list_title":"DUE DILIGENCE FEES","section_8_list":[{"name":"Per Application ","amount":"US$ 5,000"}],"section_8_image":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/appl-4.jpg","section_8_list_2_title":"DUE DILIGENCE PROCESS","section_8_list_2_bold_title":"The due diligence procedure usually takes 4 TO 5 WEEKS and includes the following checks:","section_8_list_2":[{"list_content":"Identity verification."},{"list_content":"Criminal background checks in all countries where the applicant has spent more than six months in the previous ten years."},{"list_content":"Financial record checks, including the source of funds for the investment."},{"list_content":"Reputation checks with relevant international authorities and databases."}],"section_8_hide_bottom":false,"section_8_bottom_title":"INVESTMENT SECURITY","section_8_bottom_description":"The S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe Citizenship by Investment Program has successfully attracted applicants from around the world. Investment funds are secure, as they are only payable once the citizenship application is approved by the government. Through this program, Citizenship Invest is helping hundreds of families transform their lives.","section_9_title":"APPLICATION PROCESS AND TIMELINE","section_9_description":"The estimated time to receive citizenship approval depends on the due diligence processing time and the specific case","section_9_list":[{"month":"1-2","month_text":"WEEK","title":" Pre-screening and Document Submission","description":"

The process begins with CI pre-screening your passport for government pre-approval to ensure a smooth and efficient application. Once cleared, the client pays the retainer fees to initiate the application.<\/p>\n

With CI\u2019s expert guidance, all required documents are collected for government processing. After the application file is complete, CI submits it to the government on your behalf.<\/p>\n

At this stage, the Government Processing Fees, Due Diligence fees, and CI\u2019s submission invoice become payable.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n"},{"month":"1","month_text":"MONTH","title":"Government Due Diligence and Approval","description":"

The Government conducts a thorough Due Diligence review of your citizenship application. Based on the findings, a decision is issued.<\/p>\n

Once approved, you will then receive an invitation to proceed with the required donation or investment.<\/p>\n"},{"month":"2","month_text":"MONTH","title":"Receiving Citizenship and Final Payment","description":"

Once the donation is made to the government and the funds are cleared, you will receive your citizenship certificates and passports.<\/p>\n

At this final stage, the remaining balance of the professional fee is settled.<\/p>\n"}],"section_10_hide":false,"section_10_title":"DOWNLOAD
S\u00c3O TOM\u00c9 AND PR\u00cdNCIPE CITIZENSHIP BROCHURE","section_10_list_title":"CONTENT","section_10_list_1":"

    \n
  • Program Overview<\/li>\n
  • Citizenship Law<\/li>\n
  • Benefits Of The Program<\/li>\n
  • Applicants Qualification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","section_10_list_2":"
      \n
    • Investment requirements<\/li>\n
    • Application Fees<\/li>\n
    • Document Checklist<\/li>\n
    • List of countries Visa free and on arrival<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","section_10_button":"DOWNLOAD","section_10_button_link":"","section_10_size":"15 pages 700Kb","section_10_image":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/vero00312carlotacopy.jpg","section_11_title":"Eligibility requirements","section_11_cards":[{"title":"AGE","content":"The applicant must be at least 18 years old."},{"title":"GOOD CHARACTER","content":"The applicant must have a clean criminal record and a good reputation."},{"title":"HEALTH","content":"The applicant must be in good health and provide a medical certificate to prove it."},{"title":"TRUSTWORTHINESS","content":"The applicant must provide evidence of the source of funds used for the investment, have no previous visa rejection from a country with which Vanuatu has a visa-free agreement, and have no travel restrictions or sanctions imposed by international organisations."}],"section_11_bottom_title":"REQUIRED DOCUMENTS","section_11_bottom_description":"Citizenship Invest facilitates a smooth and efficient process for obtaining a S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe passport. Our dedicated Document Collection Specialist minimizes the documentation burden by streamlining the application process. When necessary, we are also able to secure required documents on your behalf, with minimal involvement from your side. Please note that the requirements outlined below serve as general guidelines, our team will assess your individual case and provide a customized checklist tailored to your specific circumstances.","section_11_bottom_text":"View All Required Documents","section_11_bottom_list":[{"title":"Personal and Identification Documents","content":"
        \n
      • Application forms.<\/li>\n
      • Certified copy of all passports held.<\/li>\n
      • Certified copy of Photo Identity Card.<\/li>\n
      • An original excerpt of the complete birth record or a certified copy of the full birth certificate with MOFA attestation (i.e., a birth document that includes your parent’s information or a household register, family book, or similar).<\/li>\n
      • Personal CV with Education and Employment History (Main App + Spouse).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"title":"Criminal Background Check Documents","content":"
          \n
        • An original police record from the applicant’s country of birth, country of citizenship, country of residence (if different), and any country where the applicant has resided for at least one (1) year in the previous ten (10) years, for each applicant sixteen (16) years and older.<\/li>\n
        • <\/li>\n
        • <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"title":"Financial and Supporting Documents","content":"
            \n
          • One original bank reference letter from an internationally recognised bank that is not older than six months.<\/li>\n
          • One original Employment letter.<\/li>\n
          • Certified copy of university\/college diplomas<\/li>\n
          • Proof of residence (original utility bill\/copy of valid tenancy contract)<\/li>\n
          • Original Medical Certificate.<\/li>\n
          • Eight (8) Original passport-size photos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"title":"Marital Status Documents","content":"
              \n
            • Original excerpt of marriage record or certified copy of marriage certificates with MOFA attestation (if applicable).<\/li>\n
            • Certified copy of divorce documents with MOFA attestation (if applicable)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"}],"section_12_title":"FAQS","section_12_description":"Frequently Asked Questions","section_12_image":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sao_Tome_and_Principe_Emblem.png","section_12_list":[{"question":"What is Citizenship by Investment in S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe? ","answer":"Citizenship by Investment in S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe is a government-approved program that grants citizenship and passport to eligible individuals and their families in exchange for an investment that supports national development."},{"question":"What are the advantages of acquiring S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe citizenship through investment? ","answer":"S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe\u2019s Citizenship by Investment program offers a fast, straightforward path to a second passport with family inclusion, global mobility, alternative residency rights, and strategic wealth protection through legal tax and financial benefits."},{"question":"What are the requirements for obtaining S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe citizenship through investment? ","answer":"The major criterion is that you make a qualifying financial contribution to S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe\u2019s economy of at least USD 90,000. Other prerequisites include passing a background check and being in good health and character. "},{"question":"How much does S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe Citizenship by Investment cost? ","answer":"S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe Citizenship by Investment starts at USD 90,000 for a single applicant, with family packages from USD 95,000, plus government fees including submission, passport issuance, and registration."},{"question":"How long does it take to obtain S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe citizenship by investment? ","answer":"S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe citizenship by investment can be obtained in as little as 1-2 months through a streamlined approval process."},{"question":"Can I include my family members in my S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe Citizenship by Investment application? ","answer":"Yes, the S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe Citizenship by Investment program allows you to include your spouse, dependent children up to 30 years old, and parents aged 55 and above in a single application."},{"question":"Can S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe Citizenship be passed down to the next generations?","answer":"Yes, S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe citizenship acquired through investment is permanent and can be passed down to future generations."},{"question":"Can S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe Citizenship by Investment be obtained without visiting S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe? ","answer":"Yes, S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe Citizenship by Investment can be obtained without visiting or residing in the country. The Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) is based in the United Arab Emirates, making the process more efficient. "},{"question":"Are there any limits on S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe nationals obtaining dual citizenship? ","answer":"No, S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe allows its nationals to hold dual citizenship without any restrictions."}],"section_13_title":"CONTACT AN ADVISOR","section_13_first_name":"First Name","section_13_last_name":"Last Name","section_13_budget":"Investment Budget","section_13_program_of_interest":"Program of interest","section_13_email":"Email Address","section_13_number":"Number","section_13_nationality":"Nationality","section_13_current_country":"Country of Residence","section_13_question":"Your Enquiry","section_13_button":"SUBMIT","section_14_title":"TESTIMONIALS","section_14_list":[{"review":"I was hesitant to pursue a second citizenship, but the team at Citizenship Invest patiently and understandingly answered all of my questions and concerns. Throughout the entire procedure, they made me feel confident and supported.","name":""},{"review":"I was surprised at how simple and efficient the Citizenship Invest process was. They handled all the paperwork and logistics and kept me always updated. I felt like I was in good hands.\"","name":""},{"review":"What impressed me the most about Citizenship Invest was their dedication, transparency, and honesty. They were completely honest about all of the costs and procedures, and they never offered any misleading information or false promises.","name":""}],"section_15_title":"SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER","section_15_input":"Enter email address","section_15_button":"SUBSCRIBE","section_6_image_thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sao-Tome-Island_videoaltv2.jpg","show_or_hide_countries":true,"section_1_image_hero_mobile":false,"brochure_citizenship_country_info_img":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sao-Tome-Island_websitev2-e1757588957501.jpg","brochure_citizenship_country_info_description":"S\u00c3O TOM\u00c9 AND PR\u00cdNCIPE ","brochure_citizenship_country_info_text":"S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe is a picturesque island nation located in the Gulf of Guinea, off the west coast of Central Africa. Comprising two main islands, it is renowned for its lush landscapes, volcanic peaks, pristine beaches, and rich biodiversity. With a population known for its warmth and hospitality, the islands reflect a unique blend of African and Portuguese heritage, shaped by centuries of history as a former Portuguese colony. Portuguese remains the official language, and the country retains much of its colonial architecture, cultural traditions, and culinary influences, creating a vibrant and welcoming environment.\r\n\r\nA member of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) and several major international organizations, including the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund, and the World Bank, S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe also holds observer status with the World Trade Organization. This combination of political stability, international connectivity, and rich cultural heritage makes the country an appealing destination for investors and families seeking both lifestyle and opportunity in a unique African setting.","brochure_citizenship_capital":"S\u00c3O TOM\u00c9","brochure_citizenship_population":"233,100","brochure_citizenship_language":"PORTUGUESE","brochure_citizenship_government_type":"MULTIPARTY REPUBLIC WITH ONE LEGISLATIVE HOUSE","brochure_citizenship_currency":"S\u00c3O TOM\u00c9 AND PR\u00cdNCIPE DOBRA (STN)","brochure_citizenship_country_info_img_op":false,"brochure_citizenship_costs_img_op":false,"brochure_citizenship_call_to_action_text":"","brochure2_cost_title":"COST","brochure2_cost":"10","brochure2_speed_title":"SPEED","brochure2_speed":"10","brochure2_process_title":"PROCESS","brochure2_process":"10","brochure2_mobility_title":"MOBILITY","brochure2_mobility":"5","brochure2_lifestyle_title":"LIFESTYLE","brochure2_lifestyle":"8","brochure2_business_title":"BUSINESS","brochure2_business":"9","brochure2_benefits":"

              \u2022 Average processing time is 1-2 months.
              \n\u2022 Dual nationality is allowed.
              \n\u2022 Physical residence is not required.
              \n\u2022 Visa-Free and e-Visa to 93 countries including South Africa, Hong Kong and Singapore
              \n\u2022 Zero tax on wealth and inheritance. Non-residents only pay tax on income they earn from sources within S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe.
              \n\u2022 Spouse and Dependent children up to 30 years old, Parents 55 years and above included in one application
              \n\u2022 With political stability, international connectivity, and rich cultural heritage, S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe is an ideal destination for investors and families seeking lifestyle and opportunity.<\/p>\n","brochure2_qr_code":false,"brochure_citizenship_exchange_rate":"1 USD = 21.08 STN","brochure_citizenship_hide_visa_free_page":false,"brochure2_visa_free_title_hide":false,"brochure2_visa_free_title":"","display_the_chart":false,"minimum_contribution":"USD 90,000","compare_program_type":"CITIZENSHIP","currency":"USD","net_worth_requriment":"N\/A","type_of_investment":"DONATION","investment_amount":[{"amount":"US$ 90,000 "}],"government_fees":[{"fees":"US$ 5,000"}],"time_to_residency":"N\/A","time_to_citizenship":"1-2 MONTHS","physical_residence_requirement":false,"interview":false,"ben_visa-free_travel":"Visa-Free and e-Visa to 93 countries including South Africa, Hong Kong and Singapore","ben_dual_citizenship_allowed":true,"ben_family_dependents":"Spouse and Dependent children up to 30 years old, Parents 55 years and above","ben_personal_income_tax":"Zero tax on wealth and inheritance. Non-residents only pay tax on income they earn from sources within S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe.","ben_passport_validity":"10 years","ben_biometric_passport":false,"req_investment_type_and_cost":"Non-Refundable Donation","req_time_to_citizenship":"2-3 Months","req_due_diligence":"US$ 5,000 per application","req_physical_residency":false,"req_interview":false,"req_language_test":false,"ben_residence_validity":"S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe passport holders have the right to reside in S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe.","req_minimum_investment":"USD$130,000","program_type":"Citizenship","region":{"ID":244219,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2025-09-11 14:08:14","post_date_gmt":"2025-09-11 14:08:14","post_content":"","post_title":"AFRICA","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"africa","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-01-19 09:01:58","post_modified_gmt":"2026-01-19 09:01:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/?post_type=territories&p=244219","menu_order":0,"post_type":"territories","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},"investment_programs":[{"investment_type":{"value":"donation","label":"Donation"},"investment_title":"S\u00c3O TOM\u00c9 AND PR\u00cdNCIPE","url":"vanuatu-donationget-vanuatu-citizenship-by-investment-read-more-about-vanuatu-citizenship-cost-duration-and-visa-free-countries-reach-out-to-us-for-more-information","thumbnail_image":{"ID":1841,"id":1841,"title":"vanuatu","filename":"vanuatu-1.jpg","filesize":85831,"url":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-1.jpg","link":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/en\/?attachment_id=1841","alt":"","author":"1","description":"","caption":"","name":"vanuatu-2","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":829,"date":"2020-12-15 13:50:18","modified":"2020-12-15 13:50:18","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":700,"height":190,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-1-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-1-300x81.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":81,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-1.jpg","medium_large-width":700,"medium_large-height":190,"large":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-1.jpg","large-width":700,"large-height":190,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-1.jpg","1536x1536-width":700,"1536x1536-height":190,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-1.jpg","2048x2048-width":700,"2048x2048-height":190,"post-thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-1-419x190.jpg","post-thumbnail-width":419,"post-thumbnail-height":190,"news-thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-1-400x190.jpg","news-thumbnail-width":400,"news-thumbnail-height":190,"sign-thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-1-699x114.jpg","sign-thumbnail-width":699,"sign-thumbnail-height":114,"program-banner-image-large":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-1.jpg","program-banner-image-large-width":700,"program-banner-image-large-height":190,"program-banner-image":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-1.jpg","program-banner-image-width":700,"program-banner-image-height":190,"program-list-thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-1-350x95.jpg","program-list-thumbnail-width":350,"program-list-thumbnail-height":95,"program-list-thumbnail-big":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-1.jpg","program-list-thumbnail-big-width":700,"program-list-thumbnail-big-height":190,"program-list-logo-thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-1-72x72.jpg","program-list-logo-thumbnail-width":72,"program-list-logo-thumbnail-height":72,"program-logo-thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-1-161x161.jpg","program-logo-thumbnail-width":161,"program-logo-thumbnail-height":161,"program-logo-thumbnail-big":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-1.jpg","program-logo-thumbnail-big-width":300,"program-logo-thumbnail-big-height":81,"benefit-thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-1-355x190.jpg","benefit-thumbnail-width":355,"benefit-thumbnail-height":190,"brochure-thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-1.jpg","brochure-thumbnail-width":700,"brochure-thumbnail-height":190,"passport-thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-1-454x190.jpg","passport-thumbnail-width":454,"passport-thumbnail-height":190,"compare-thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-1-560x190.jpg","compare-thumbnail-width":560,"compare-thumbnail-height":190,"advantage-thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-1-335x190.jpg","advantage-thumbnail-width":335,"advantage-thumbnail-height":190,"application-thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-1-430x190.jpg","application-thumbnail-width":430,"application-thumbnail-height":190}},"title":"S\u00c3O TOM\u00c9 AND PR\u00cdNCIPE","sub_title":"INVESTMENT BY DONATION","banner_image":{"ID":1843,"id":1843,"title":"vanuatu","filename":"vanuatu-2.jpg","filesize":234487,"url":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-2.jpg","link":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/en\/?attachment_id=1843","alt":"","author":"1","description":"","caption":"","name":"vanuatu-3","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":829,"date":"2020-12-15 13:51:07","modified":"2020-12-15 13:51:07","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1366,"height":305,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-2-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-2-300x67.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":67,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-2-768x171.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":171,"large":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-2-1024x229.jpg","large-width":1024,"large-height":229,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-2.jpg","1536x1536-width":1366,"1536x1536-height":305,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-2.jpg","2048x2048-width":1366,"2048x2048-height":305,"post-thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-2-419x272.jpg","post-thumbnail-width":419,"post-thumbnail-height":272,"news-thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-2-400x210.jpg","news-thumbnail-width":400,"news-thumbnail-height":210,"sign-thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-2-699x114.jpg","sign-thumbnail-width":699,"sign-thumbnail-height":114,"program-banner-image-large":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-2-1366x300.jpg","program-banner-image-large-width":1366,"program-banner-image-large-height":300,"program-banner-image":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-2.jpg","program-banner-image-width":1366,"program-banner-image-height":305,"program-list-thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-2-350x95.jpg","program-list-thumbnail-width":350,"program-list-thumbnail-height":95,"program-list-thumbnail-big":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-2-700x190.jpg","program-list-thumbnail-big-width":700,"program-list-thumbnail-big-height":190,"program-list-logo-thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-2-72x72.jpg","program-list-logo-thumbnail-width":72,"program-list-logo-thumbnail-height":72,"program-logo-thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-2-161x161.jpg","program-logo-thumbnail-width":161,"program-logo-thumbnail-height":161,"program-logo-thumbnail-big":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-2.jpg","program-logo-thumbnail-big-width":300,"program-logo-thumbnail-big-height":67,"benefit-thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-2-355x195.jpg","benefit-thumbnail-width":355,"benefit-thumbnail-height":195,"brochure-thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-2-964x305.jpg","brochure-thumbnail-width":964,"brochure-thumbnail-height":305,"passport-thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-2-454x305.jpg","passport-thumbnail-width":454,"passport-thumbnail-height":305,"compare-thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-2-560x205.jpg","compare-thumbnail-width":560,"compare-thumbnail-height":205,"advantage-thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-2-335x240.jpg","advantage-thumbnail-width":335,"advantage-thumbnail-height":240,"application-thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/vanuatu-2-430x305.jpg","application-thumbnail-width":430,"application-thumbnail-height":305}},"background_image":false,"title_color":"light","choose_layout":"layout_2","layout_1":{"description":"","features":false,"show_second_section":false,"sec_description":"","sec_title":"","fees":false,"show_additional_fees":false,"additional_fees_title":"","additional_fees_details":false,"show_dependent":false,"dependent_heading":"","depedent_details":false,"bottom_content_heading":"","bottom_heading_description":""},"layout_2":{"content_title":"NATIONAL TRANSFORMATION FUND","content_description":"The S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe Citizenship by Investment program is governed by Decree Law No. 07\/2025 Regulation of Nationality by Investment or Donation, published in the Di\u00e1rio da Rep\u00fablica on August 1, 2025. The government has introduced a six-week processing timeline to issue citizenship certificates and passports.","donation_title":"DONATION AMOUNT","donations":[{"title":"Single Application ","details":"USD 90,000"},{"title":"Family of Two to Four","details":"USD 95,000"},{"title":"Any additional dependent","details":"USD 5,000"}]},"layout_3":{"description":"","content_title":"","content_description":"","benefits":false,"bottom_text":"","costs_title":"","costs_description":"","costs":false,"show_government_fees":false,"government_fees_title":"","government_fees":false,"show_additional_fees":false,"additional_fees_title":"","additional_fees":false,"costs_bottom_text":""}}],"minimum_investment":"","section_6_image_or_video":"Image","physical_residence_requirement_time":"","interview_time":"","brochure-overview_hide":false,"brochure-overview_highlights":""},"brochure_pdf_url":"","brochure_version":"","brochure_hash":"","brochure_generated_at":"","brochure_status":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/244080","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=244080"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/244080\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":244090,"href":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/244080\/revisions\/244090"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/130860"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=244080"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}