São Tomé
Country Profile
- Capital: São Tomé
- Population: Approximately 227,000 (2025 estimate)
- Area: 964 km²
- Major Language: Afrortuguese (official); Forro, Angolar, and Principense widely spoken
- Major Religion: Christianity (predominantly Roman Catholic)
- Life Expectancy: 70.5 years (2025 estimate)
- Currency: São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (STN)
- Exchange Rate from USD (as of May 2025): 1 USD ≈ 22.5 STN
Benefits of São Tomé & Príncipe Citizenship
- Fast Processing: Typical end-to-end timeline of ~3–5 months from submission to passport.
- No Residency Requirement: No physical stay is required before or after naturalization
- Family Inclusion: Add spouse and dependent children (and, case by case, dependent parents) under one application.
- Straightforward Route: One-time government contribution; no property purchase, business setup, or language test.
- Dual Citizenship Permitted: Retain your existing nationality where allowed by your home country.
- Growing Mobility: Visa-free/visa-on-arrival access to a widening list across Africa, the Americas, Asia & Oceania (check latest lists at time of application).
- Discreet & Compliant: Government-approved program with standardized due-diligence.
Investment Options
Investment Option
Minimum Contribution
Description
Government Contribution
USD 115,000–125,000 (single applicant)
Non-refundable contribution to national development; simplest and fastest route to citizenship.
Add a Dependent
USD 5,750 (each)
Spouse and eligible dependents may be included in the same file.
Due-Diligence Fee
USD 5,000 (per file)
Government background checks and processing formalities.
University of the West Indies (UWI) Fund
USD 150,000
Contribution includes one year of tuition-free study for one family member at the UWI.
Note: Additional government and processing charges may apply depending on family size and document requirements. Always confirm latest fees and mobility lists prior to filing.
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