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Invest in a second passport from one of these countries and become a global citizen with visa-free access to over 180 countries.
The São Tomé & Príncipe citizenship by investment programme was established in 2025 and carries a minimum investment of $90,000, making it the most affordable citizenship by investment programme in the world. Investments in this programme are funneled into the São Tomé & Príncipe National Transformation Fund, and will contribute to initiatives in renewable energy, infrastructure, education, affordable housing and eco-tourism, meaning investors will be directly making a positive impact to São Toméan society.
São Tomé & Príncipe is a small island nation located in the Gulf of Guinea, roughly 200km’s West of Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. It is made up of two main islands (the first being São Tomé and the second being Príncipe) and then several smaller islets not big enough to register as official islands. It has a total land mass of 1,000KM², making it one of the smallest countries on the continent of Africa.
The capital is officially São Tomé, and the islands enjoy a warm and tropical climate year-round. Whilst Creole dialects are widely spoken throughout the islands, the officially recognized language is Portuguese. The economy of São Tomé is primarily driven by agriculture (primarily coca), fishing and a rapidly growing tourism sector too. All in all, São Tomé & Principe is a steadily growing and attractive destination for investors and families alike.
There are many benefits to obtaining an São Tomé & Príncipe passport, such as visa-free access to over 93 countries (including South Africa, Singapore, and Hong Kong, while enjoying an e-visa to the UAE or Qatar). São Tomé & Príncipe citizenship also carries tax benefits, as citizens don’t pay tax on wealth/inheritance, and personal income tax rates are very low.
There are also no minimum stay requirements, which means investors won’t need to physically reside in São Tomé & Príncipe in order to keep their citizenship. The programme also carries no language test requirement (as is standard with some other programmes). Applicants for São Tomé & Príncipe also benefit from being able to include their family in the application, with parents over the age of 55, spouses, and children under the age of 30 all allowed to form part of one application.
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Investing in a second citizenship provides greater global mobility, financial freedom, tax advantages, and access to a secure, high-quality lifestyle, all while ensuring long-term security for you and your family.
Visa-Free or e-visa access to over 93 countries, including South Africa, Singapore & Hong Kong.
With a processing time of just 2-4 months, the São Tomé & Príncipe Citizenship by Investment programme is one of the fastest in the world.
All the citizenship rights of a São Toméan.
A single applicant can apply for their family members, such as the main applicant’s spouse, dependent children under 30, and parents aged 55 and over.
São Tomé & Príncipe passport holders can hold dual citizenship.
Applicant must be at least 18 years old.
Applicant must have no criminal record.
The applicant must be in good health.
Applicants must successfully pass due diligence checks.
Applicants must show proof of a valid source of income.
To obtain citizenship in São Tomé & Príncipe, applicants must make an investment into the National Transformation Fund of:
The application process for São Tomé & Príncipe is straightforward, and applications are currently being processed in 1-2 months. The application process can be divided into the following stages:
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São Tomé and Príncipe’s Citizenship by Investment and Donation Program is established under the Decree-Law, which came into effect on 1 August 2025. The program is governed by the Regulation on Nationality by Investment and Donation, and provides a legal pathway for foreign nationals to acquire São Toméan citizenship through naturalisation.
Applicants must meet the requirements outlined in Decree Law No. 07/2022 and make a qualifying contribution to the country’s National Transformation Fund. This initiative supports national development while offering investors the opportunity to become citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe through a transparent and structured process.
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São Tomé & Príncipe is a small island nation located in the Gulf of Guinea, roughly 200km’s West of Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. It is made up of two main islands (the first being São Tomé and the second being Príncipe) and then several smaller islets not big enough to register as official islands. It has a total land mass of 1,000KM², making it the second smallest country on the continent of Africa, with only the Seychelles being smaller.
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The capital and largest city of São Tomé & Príncipe is São Tomé.
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Whilst creole is widely spoken across São Tomé & Príncipe, the official language of the country is Portuguese, due to its discovery by Portuguese explorers João de Santarém and Pedro Escobar in roughly 1470.
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São Tomé & Príncipe’s economy is mainly driven by agriculture (primarily the growing and selling of coca), fishing and a rapidly growing tourism sector, which is predicted to keep growing at large scale.
While processing times can’t be guaranteed, typically applications are processed and citizenship is achieved within just 1-2 months.
To obtain citizenship in São Tomé & Príncipe, applicants must invest into the National Transformational fund: $90,000 for a single applicant, $95,000 for a family of 2-4 and $5,000 for each dependant thereafter.
Yes, applications can include the main applicant’s spouse, children under 30, and parents over the age of 55.
There are no residence requirements for the São Tomé & Príncipe citizenship; applicants do not need to stay or reside in the country in order to keep their citizenship. On top of that, dual citizenship is allowed, meaning the applicant will not need to give up their existing passport to hold one from São Tomé & Príncipe.
There are a few documents applicants will need in order to qualify for São Tomé & Príncipe citizenship:
The process for applying for São Tomé & Príncipe Citizenship is fairly simple. First, applicants will go through the assessment and onboarding process, consulting with Passport Legacy advisors and passing the due diligence checks.
Next comes the application submission phase, where the client is fully onboarded, and retainer fees are paid. Documents are meticulously prepared before an application is submitted.
Once submitted, the application will be processed. This is followed by government pre-approval, at which point the investment requirements must be fulfilled.
Following this step, applications will be approved, after which a São Tomé & Príncipe passport will be issues within 1-2 months.
Yes, it is possible to gain São Tomé & Príncipe citizenship by marriage. When applicants fulfil the investment requirements, the main applicant’s spouse can be included.
Yes, São Tomé & Príncipe recognizes dual citizenship. Investors can retain their original nationality whilst holding São Tomé & Príncipe citizenship. The country’s laws do not require new citizens to renounce their existing citizenship.
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