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São Tomé and Príncipe: A Serene African Sanctuary for Living and Investing
São Tomé and Príncipe is a peaceful island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, known for its relaxed lifestyle, tropical scenery, and welcoming culture. The islands are full of green rainforests, tall, beautiful mountains, and quiet yet serene beaches. The culture mixes African and Portuguese traditions that you can see in the food, music, and traditions. As a place with few crowds and a strong connection to nature, São Tomé and Príncipe is a great place for investors and families who want a calm, safe, and welcoming environment.
Why choose São Tomé and Príncipe?
São Tomé and Príncipe is known for being peaceful and politically stable, with laws based on Portuguese civil law. Portuguese is the official language, and it is a full member of the United Nations and the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP). The country also has several investment opportunities in sustainable tourism, renewable energy, and agriculture. São Tomé and Príncipe offers more than its tropical climate. It is an ideal place for innovation and developing small businesses in a growing and promising economy.
São Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship by Investment Program
The São Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship by Investment Program (CBI), launched in September 2025, allows investors to gain citizenship by contributing at least US$90,000 to the National Transformation Fund. The program provides a direct route to citizenship without needing to live in the country. All applications must be submitted through licensed agents, and Global Citizen Solutions (GCS) is one of the official authorized agents.
Citizenship is granted once the contribution is made and due diligence checks are successfully completed, ensuring the investment is secure. The program also permits family inclusion, allowing spouses, children, and parents to apply together under the same application, provided they meet the eligibility requirements. The São Tomé and Príncipes passport provides access to 93 countries either visa free or visa on arrival.
São Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship by Investment Program Investment Options
The São Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship by Investment Program allows investors to gain citizenship through a single, government-approved contribution. All contributions go to the National Transformation Fund, which supports the country’s infrastructure and development projects.
The contribution amounts are:
- US$90,000 for one applicant
- US$95,000 for a family of 2 to 4 members
- US$5,000 for each additional family member beyond four
What You Get With GCS
We discuss your goals, family inclusion, and investment plans to determine if São Tomé and Príncipe’s Citizenship by Investment program is right for you. Global Citizen Solutions (GCS) is an official licensed marketing agent so we will handle your application from start to finish.
We guide you through the program requirements, explain the process, and prepare you for the next steps to ensure you are ready for the application process.
We organize all required documents and submit them applicants cannot submit citizenship Applications directly to the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU). All applications must be handled and submitted to the CIU by a registered Licensed Agent. As Licensed Agent our company will submit Application documents to the CIU authorities.
After the CIU reviews and approves the submitted documents, it will issue the Submission Invoice. Only then is the non-refundable submission fee of $5,000 paid.
The Citizenship Investment Unit reviews your application, conducts background checks, and verifies the legal source of funds.
Once due diligence is completed successfully, you receive an Approval in Principle confirming eligibility for citizenship.
You pay the qualifying contribution to the National Transformation Fund and any remaining government fees. After payment confirmation, you swear an oath of allegiance.
Citizenship certificates, national ID cards, and passports are issued, completing your successful application. The CIU will hand over all original citizenship documents to GCS, the Licensed Agent, and we will arrange secure delivery to the applicant.
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Yes, São Tomé and Príncipe is a small island nation in Africa, situated in the Gulf of Guinea near the equator, off the coast of Central Africa close to Gabon. It is part of the West African region and is the smallest country on the continent.
To be eligible for the São Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship by Investment Program, applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a clean criminal record, prove that their funds are legally obtained, and successfully pass a due diligence check. Family members who can be included are a spouse, children up to 30 years old, and parents or grandparents over 55 who are financially dependent on the main applicant.
Yes, the São Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship by Investment Program allows applicants to include family members, such as spouses and children. Each family member must meet the program’s requirements, and extra fees may apply for adding dependents.
The São Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship by Investment Program provides a second passport with visa-free travel to 93 countries, including South Africa and Singapore. It requires no residency, allows family inclusion, lets you keep your original nationality, and offers fast processing with access to CPLP countries like Portugal and Brazil.
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