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Citizenship by investment

São Tomé & Príncipe Citizenship by Investment

Africa’s newest CBI programme, from $90,000.

Minimum investment
US$90,000
Visa waiver destinations
59
Processing
8 months
Visit / stay
Not required

Buy online · 2026

Apply for São Tomé & Príncipe Citizenship by Investment

Most Affordable Citizenship for Families. Minimum investment US$90,000 plus fees.

  1. ReserveUS$500 online
  2. Pre-eligibilityDue diligence screening
  3. Submit & investPaid to the government
  4. Passport8 months

Investment options · Frequently asked questions

Overview

São Tomé & Príncipe launched its citizenship by investment programme in 2025 under Nationality Law 07/2022 and Decree-Law 07/2025. It is the most affordable government donation programme in the world: US$90,000 for a single applicant and US$95,000 for a family of two to four, paid to the National Transformation Fund, which finances infrastructure and social projects.

Applications take around 8 months, no visit is required, and family members can be added later.

Key benefits

  1. Lowest-cost government donation route worldwide: from US$90,000.
  2. A family of up to four for just US$95,000. Each additional dependant costs only US$5,000
  3. Children born after the application is submitted can be added for US$500
  4. Family members can be added after approval for US$5,000 each
  5. No visit required at any stage processing 8 months. (Biometrics required)
  6. Visa waiver, visa-on-arrival or eTA access to 59 destinations, including Singapore.
  7. Dual citizenship is permitted – you keep your current nationality
  8. Applications can be sponsored by a benefactor
  9. Firm legal basis: Nationality Law 07/2022 and Decree-Law 07/2025
  10. Added Benefits for citizens in (CPLP) member states.
  11. Lifetime citizenship that passes to future generations
  12. Donation only. No real estate investment available.
  13. Nationals of Russia and Belarus are admitted.

Investment options

National Transformation Fund – single

Decree-Law No. 07/2025.

US$90,000

Family of 2–4

Each additional dependant $5,000.

US$95,000

Government & due diligence fees

Application fee incl. due diligence (per application)US$5,000
Sponsor/benefactor due diligenceUS$5,000
Newborn added after submissionUS$500

Family & requirements

Who can be included
Spouse and dependants; post-approval additions $5,000
Visit or residence
Not required
Processing time
8 months
  • Lowest entry price worldwide
  • Rule changes effective 10 April 2026
  • Legal basis: Nationality Law 07/2022

São Tomé & Príncipe passport: travel access

59destinations without a visa in advance

Visa waiver, visa on arrival or electronic travel authorisation (eTA), per the Henley Passport Index. eVisas are not counted.

  • Schengen Area – visa required
  • Ireland – visa required
  • Canada – visa required
  • United States – visa required
  • Singapore – no visa in advance
  • Japan – visa required
  • South Korea – visa required
  • Brazil – visa required
  • Russia – visa required
  • China – visa required
  • United Arab Emirates – visa required
  • Switzerland – visa required
  • New Zealand – visa required
Show visa waiver countries

Bahamas · Bangladesh · Benin · Bolivia · Burundi · Cambodia · Cape Verde · Comoros · Costa Rica · Dominica · Ecuador · Egypt · El Salvador · Ethiopia · Gambia · Ghana · Guatemala · Guinea-Bissau · Haiti · Honduras · Iran · Jordan · Kenya · Laos · Madagascar · Malawi · Malaysia · Maldives · Mauritius · Micronesia · Mozambique · Namibia · Nepal · Nicaragua · Palau · Panama · Philippines · Rwanda · Saint Lucia · Saint Vincent and the Grenadines · Samoa · Senegal · Seychelles · Singapore · South Africa · Sri Lanka · Tanzania · Timor-Leste · Tuvalu · Zambia · Zimbabwe

Count: Henley Passport Index, updated 12 Oct 2026 (227 destinations incl. territories). Country list: Wikipedia – Visa requirements for Santomean citizens (sovereign countries only). Always confirm entry rules with the destination before travel.

How Citizenship Shop helps

Add the program to your cart or click Buy now to reserve it for US$500. Create your client account and complete the pre-eligibility questions at checkout. A senior advisor then reviews your profile within one business day, confirms the best investment route and the exact government fees for your family, and prepares your application with a licensed local agent.

São Tomé & Príncipe Citizenship by Investment: FAQ

How much does the São Tomé & Príncipe Citizenship by Investment cost?

The minimum investment is US$90,000 plus fees. Available options: National Transformation Fund – single (US$90,000); Family of 2–4 (US$95,000). Government and due diligence fees are charged on top – see the fee table above. The investment is paid directly to the government or approved project, never to us.

How long does the São Tomé & Príncipe Citizenship by Investment take?

Processing typically takes 8 months from submission of a complete application. Your advisor gives you a personal timeline after the pre-eligibility review.

Can I include my family in the application?

Family members who can be included: Spouse and dependants; post-approval additions $5,000. Your advisor checks each dependant’s eligibility before you apply.

Do I need to visit or live in São Tomé & Príncipe?

Not required. Rules change from time to time, so your advisor confirms the current requirement in writing. Biometrics and Interview required.

How many countries can I visit with a visa waiver on a São Tomé & Príncipe passport?

A São Tomé & Príncipe passport gives visa waiver, visa-on-arrival or eTA access to 51 destinations. See the travel access section above for the full list and key destinations.

Official source

Prices and rules on this page were verified on 28 September 2026 against: Government of São Tomé & Príncipe.

Governments revise fees and thresholds without notice. Your advisor confirms the exact figures in writing before any investment is made.

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