
WESTERN AFRICA · 1° 36’ N, 7° 23’ E
São Tomé and Príncipe
No presence required
6 weeks time to passport
MINIMUM CONTRIBUTION OF $90k
Overview
LANGUAGE
Portuguese
TIMEZONE
GMT +0 (UTC)
DIRECT FLIGHTS
CURRENCY
STD
Citizenship
São Tomé and Príncipe's passport allows visa-free travel to 61 destinations worldwide, including Hong Kong, Singapore, South Africa, Panama, and El Salvador.
São Tomé and Príncipe is perfect for:
- ✓ A fast-track citizenship in under 6 weeks.
- ✓ A plan B passport for those with a strong main nationality.
- ✓ Membership of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP)
São Tomé and Príncipe ALLOWS dual citizenship WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS
VISA-FREE TRAVEL DESTINATIONS
61
GLOBAL REACH
28%
TOP DESTINATIONS
Regulatory framework
The legal basis for this program is contained in the Decreto-Lei n.º 07/2025.
Who is coming?
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You
Application routes
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Timeline

Government Processing Time
By combining real-time data and predictive analytics, we provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date estimate of how long you can expect to wait before receiving the final approval.
45 days
OFFICIAL PROCESSING TIME
Procedure
Do I need to visit São Tomé and Príncipe?
No, you do not need to visit São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain citizenship. You will be required however to visit Dubai (United Arab Emirates) where the Government Citizenship by Investment Unit is headquartered to provide your biometrics and collect your passport.
Can I include additional family members after getting citizenship?
Yes, you can pass citizenship to future family members for an additional USD 5,000 resubmission fee plus USD 10,000 for a spouse, USD 500 for a newborn child, and USD 5,000 for other qualifying dependent.
Required documents
Passport
Police records
Birth certificate
Proof of marital status
Proof of address
Proof of funds
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Cost summary
Processing
$5,750
Service fee
$9,575
Contribution
$90,000
Total price
$105,325
Total price
$105,325