
Last updated Oct 16th, 2026
National Card Renewal
Renew a national card, with the forms and any biometrics appointment arranged for you.
Processing time: 2 to 6 weeks
São Tomé & Príncipe
Overview
A São Tomé and Príncipe national card renewal is for a card you already hold and need to extend or reissue before it lapses. If the card was lost or damaged, we use a replacement instead.
A short visit is often required for a new photo. We confirm that before you travel, then follow the renewed card until it is ready.
What's included
- A check that the case is a renewal rather than a replacement
- Appointment booking when a new photo is required
- Filing with the issuing authority
- Follow-up until the renewed card is ready
Documents
What to send
ID card
A scan of the national card being renewed.
Passport
The passport that matches the card.
Passport-style photo
A recent photo, if the authority does not take one at the visit.
Process
- Send a scan of the current card and your passport.
- We confirm whether a visit is required and send the quote.
- The renewal is filed, and the appointment is booked if needed.
- We tell you when the new card is ready.
Fees
Price on request
You receive a quote before any filing starts. It separates the CitizenX fee from government charges, courier costs, and legalization. Those extras are added only when they apply, and only after you approve them.
Government and third-party charges are confirmed in the quote when they apply.
Questions
Often yes. Send a scan and we will confirm whether São Tomé and Príncipe still treats it as a renewal.
Often yes, for a new photo. We confirm the visit before you travel.
You approve the quote before the renewal is filed.
National Card Renewal
Price on request