São Tomé and Príncipe is an island nation off the west coast of Central Africa. Known for its natural beauty, political stability and international partnerships, it is emerging as a new destination for investment migration. Its citizenship by investment program, launched on August 1, 2025, allows foreign investors to obtain citizenship through a contribution to the National Transformation Fund (FNT), which supports eco-tourism, green energy, education and infrastructure development. Investment starts at USD $90,000 for a fast-track second passport with strong privacy protection and growing global mobility: a cost-effective, flexible and family-inclusive citizenship option.
Country overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Central Africa (Gulf of Guinea) |
| Area | 1,001 km² |
| Population | Most people live on São Tomé Island |
| Language | Portuguese |
| Member of | African Union (AU), Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP), Francophonie |
Investment option
| Option | Minimum amount |
|---|---|
| Government contribution to the National Transformation Fund (FNT) | From USD $90,000 |
Benefits of São Tomé citizenship
- Affordable investment starting from USD $90,000
- Up to four generations in one application
- Fast processing (2–3 months)
- No interview, no residency requirement, no travel needed
- Dual citizenship allowed and name change permitted
- No global taxation, no capital gains tax or inheritance tax
- Strong privacy protection (non-CRS country)
- Simple process with few documents required
- Access to CPLP countries (Portugal, Brazil, Angola and others)
- Potential pathway to Portugal residency and long-term EU access
Application requirements
Main applicant
- At least 18 years old
- Clean criminal record
- Legal source of funds
- Pass due diligence checks
Eligible dependants
- Spouse
- Children under 30 who are unmarried and financially dependent
- Parents or grandparents aged 55 or over
Application process
- Assessment and agreement Assess eligibility and sign the service agreement.
- Document preparation Prepare the required documents.
- Application submission Submit the application.
- Approval Once the application is approved, the investment stage follows.
- Investment Make the government contribution, starting from USD $90,000.
- Passport issuance Receive the passport.
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