Request advisory
OverviewCitizenshipLegalPeopleRoutesTimelineProcedure

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) with full benefits such as 1-year path to naturalization in Brazil (instead of the regular 4 years).

São Tomé and Príncipe ALLOWS dual citizenship WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS

VISA-FREE TRAVEL DESTINATIONS

61

GLOBAL REACH

28%

TOP DESTINATIONS

Who is coming?

Save time and money by applying together.

You

United States

Application options

Our expert team has done extensive due diligence on all of the qualifying options to ensure every investment made through CitizenX lives up to the highest standards.

Timeline

Background image

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

Reveal real time estimate

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 able to receive your passport anywhere in the world.

Can I include additional family members after getting citizenship?

Yes, after receiving the approval-in-principle you can include additional family members for a 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.

When do I need to make the contribution?

You will only make the contribution after receiving an approval in principle from the Government. After that, you have 90 days to settle the payment. An additional 90 days extension can be requested.

Can I pass down citizenship to future generations?

Yes, all your future generations will receive São Toméan citizenship as well, in accordance to the Citizenship Act Decree-Law No. 07/2025.

Will my name be published by the Government after acquiring citizenship?

No.

How long is the São Tomé and Príncipe passport valid for and where can I renew it?

The passport is valid for 7 years (for 3 years for those under 16 years old). You will be able to renew your passport at any São Tomé and Príncipe Embassy, such as those in Beijing, Brussels, and Lisbon, or directly at the CIU office in Dubai.

Required documents

Passport

Police records

Birth certificate

Proof of marital status

Proof of address

Proof of funds

Total price

$105,325