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São Tomé and Príncipe

São Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship by Investment Program

The small African island nation of Sao Tome and Principe has launched a citizenship by investment program whereby individuals and their families can obtain citizenship via a donation starting at $90,000 USD plus fees.

Applications will begin the first week of September 2025.

The Wandering Investor is an official partner of the Go-For-Gold Sierra Leone CBI program

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Why apply for the São Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship by Investment Program?

  • Extremely fast processing time of around 6 weeks
  • African passports offer significant diversification in a multipolar world
  • Visa-free travel to 61 countries, including South Africa
  • No residency requirements or interview requirements
  • Your donation will fund sustainable development on the island nation

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How to apply for the São Tomé and Príncipe CBI Program?

Due diligence and processing fees:

$5,000 USD per application (non-refundable after submission)

Qualifying Investment in the National Transformation Fund:

  • Individual $90,000
  • Family of 2-4 members: $95,000
  • Each additional qualifying dependent: $5,000

Additional fees following approved application:

  • Passport issuance: $350
  • National ID card issuance: $150
  • Certificate of registration: $250

Spouses and Dependents

Following an approved application, you also have the option to naturalize future spouses and dependents for the following fees:

  • Spouse: $10,000
  • Other dependents: $5,000
  • Newborn child up to 1 year of age: $500

Documents required to apply for the São Tomé and Príncipe CBI Program

  • Passport
  • Birth certificate
  • Criminal background report

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Get in touch with us to apply for the São Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship by Investment Program.

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