Sao Tome & Principe
World’s Cheapest Citizenship by Investment Program. One time donation.
Starting $90,000
Introduction
The Sao Tome and Principe Citizenship by Investment Program was officially launched on August 1, 2025, with the practical acceptance of applications starting in September 2025. The Program is managed by the Citizenship Investment Unit (CIU) based in Dubai.
Investment Routes
There is only one investment route approved by government under National Transformation Fund
National Transformation Fund
The NTF fund is a government approved path to nation’s sustainable growth. By contributing to the National Transformation Fund, applicants directly help fund key national infrastructure projects such as:
- Renewable Energy Initiatives
- Eco-Tourism Development
- Education and Infrastructure
Contributions
- Single Applicant – USD 90,00
- Family of 2–4: USD 95,000
- Each additional dependent: USD 5000
Application Fee
- USD 5,000 applies per application
Legal Background
The Law on granting Nationality for Investments and Donation is regulated under Decree Law 7/2025 (Regulamentação da Nacionalidade por Investimento ou Doação).
São Tomé & Príncipe offers a pathway to citizenship through investment in sustainable development projects which aligns with the nation’s commitment to environmental protection and economic growth.
Licensed Agent
We are licensed subagent for STP citizenship by investment program. We closely work with authorized master agent, lawyers and investment advisors.
Minimum Investment
Single
$90,000
- One time contribution
- Cheap and Best
- Straightforward
Couple
$95,000
- One Time contribution
- Spouse included
Family x 5
$100,000
- One Time contribution
- Spouse
- Children
- Parents/Grandparents
Note: As per government rules, the investment must be made only after pre-approval issued by government.
About
São Tomé & Príncipe is a small island nation located in the Gulf of Guinea, roughly 200km’s West of Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. It is made up of two main islands (the first being São Tomé and the second being Príncipe) and then several smaller islets not big enough to register as official islands. It has a total land mass of 1,000KM², making it the second smallest country on the continent of Africa, with only the Seychelles being smaller.
Documents Required
The list of mandatory documents for the citizenship of São Tomé and Príncipe through investment
1) Fully completed and signed application form;
2) Certified copy of the valid passport of the applicant and dependents;
3) Document Proving the Statelessness of the Applicant and their descendants
4) Criminal record certificates issued by the competent authorities of the countries of nationality and residence for the last five years;
5) Proof of residence;
6) Declaration of lawful source of funds, accompanied by bank documentation;
7) Proof of payment of the basic fee;
8) Due Diligence Report issued by an entity recognized by the UCID;
9) Other documents deemed necessary by the authorities and/or the UCID to expedite the process.
All documents issued in a foreign country must be translated into Portuguese or English and must bear an Apostille stamp.
FAQ’s
Can i invest in real estate?
This option is not open so far.
Can i change my name?
This is not possible under the current rules
Do i need to learn Portuguese?
This is Not required to get citizenship.
How do i collect the passport?
You can collect the passport through the authorized agent or at embassy of Sao Tome and Principe.
Can stateless people apply?
Yes they can.
Are unmarried or defact spouse accepted?
Yes, they can be included in the same application.