Citizenship of São Tomé and Príncipe
Citizenship of São Tomé and Príncipe
About the São Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship Program
São Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship by Investment Program
The citizenship by investment program of São Tomé and Príncipe was established in 2025 and is currently the newest and the most popular economic citizenship program in the world. There is one investment option within the São Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship by Investment program: donation into the National Transformation Fund.
São Tomé and Príncipe citizenship can be granted in around 2 months.
It is not required to know the English or Portuguese language or to visit São Tomé and Príncipe before or after citizenship acquisition.
The whole process of São Tomé and Príncipe citizenship acquisition is completely confidential.
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe travel visa-free to over 90 countries, including Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
São Tomé and Príncipe:
The Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe is one of the smallest countries in the world and is Africa’s second smallest country.
São Tomé is a member of the United Nations, African Union, Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), the International Labour Organization (ILO), and many other international organisations.
GLS Private Office – Licensed Marketing Agent for the Sao Tome and Principe Citizenship Program. Our team is officially authorised to promote, represent the Sao Tome and Principe Citizenship Program, and to assist investors with citizenship application.
License No.: STP-2025-40
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Benefits of São Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship
Minimum investment $90,000
Dual citizenship is permitted
Visa-free travel to over 90 countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong
No requirement to visit São Tomé and Príncipe at any point
Ability to get São Tomé and Príncipe passport in 2 months
An attractive personal tax environment with no personal income tax, no wealth tax, no inheritance tax or other direct taxes
Investment Option
| Number of applicants | Donation into NTF | Due diligence |
|---|---|---|
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$90,000 | $5,000 |
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$95,000 | $5,000 |
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$95,000 | $5,000 |
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$95,000 | $5,000 and + $5,000 each additional dependant |
Requirements
- No previous criminal record
- Over 18 years old
- Have a legitimate source of wealth
- Good character
- Have the required investment funds available
- No outstanding visa denials in any visa free country with the São Tomé and Príncipe passport
Who can be included in the citizenship application:
- Spouse of the main applicant
- Dependent children of the main applicant and spouse below 18 years old
- Children of 18-30 years old who are unmarried and financially dependent on parents
- Dependent parents and grandparents of the main applicant and spouse over 55 years old
Application stages
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Initial consultation
Initial free of charge consultation by one of the GLS experts
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Program information and due diligence check
Detailed fee schedule and a free of charge preliminary due diligence check
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Client agreement and retainer fee payment
Signing of the client agreement and payment of the retainer fee
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Preparation of the documents
GLS experts will assist you with the whole procedure of the documents’ preparation, including the translation and notarisation of the relevant documents. We will also recommend the best clinics for medical examination
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Payment of the additional fees
Payment of the remaining fee for the legal services of GLS and the due diligence fees.
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Submission of the documents
Submission of the documents to the Citizenship by investment Unit (CIU)
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Updates on the review of the application
Regular updates on the news regarding the review of the application by the CIU. Assistance in preparation of additional clarifications for the CIU, if required
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Approval in Principle
Grant of Approval in Principle from the CIU
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Payment of the remaining fees
Payment of the overall donation fee
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You are a citizen!
Grant of the Certificate of Naturalisation and subsequently application for passports and grant of São Tomé and Príncipe passports. We will courier the passports or give them to you in person, depending on what is more convenient for you
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