Obtaining Sao Tome and Principe citizenship by investment. Service offer

Sao Tome and Principe (Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe) is a small island nation in the Atlantic, located 360 km off the west coast of Africa near the equator. It is a member of the African Union, the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries, the United Nations, and other international organizations.
The legal basis for obtaining Sao Tome and Principe citizenship by investment is Law 7/2022 and Decree 07/2025. Applications are accepted from 1 September 2025.

Advantages of Sao Tome and Principe citizenship by investment

the most affordable citizenship by investment programme;

fast-track application – from 2 months;

family members – children under 30 (unmarried), spouse, and parents over 55 – can apply for citizenship at the same time as the investor;

citizenship application is processed completely remotely;

visa-free travel to more than 69 countries, including South Africa, Singapore, and Hong Kong;

no requirement to reside in the country.

Requirements for the applicant

be over 18 years old;
have a clean criminal record;
pass a due diligence check;
be in good health;
make an investment.

Cost of the programme: investment contribution, fees and government duties

The investment contribution is a non-refundable financial donation to the National Transformation Fund. The money raised will be used for renewable energy projects, the construction of a deep-water port and cargo terminal, airport modernization, better housing, transport infrastructure development, education, healthcare, tourism, and more.

List of documents*

completed forms;
copy of passport;
second ID (e.g. driving licence);
proof of residential address;
photo;
birth certificate;
certificate of no criminal record (valid for 3 months);
medical report;
bank reference;
proof of the source of funds;
marriage certificate (if the application includes the spouse);
birth certificates of children (if the application includes children);
affidavit of financial dependence on the main applicant (if the application includes adult children).

*The list is not
exhaustive.

Family members who may be included in the application

the spouse of the main applicant;
minor children;
adult child under the age of 30, provided that he/she is unmarried and financially dependent on the main applicant;
parents over the age of 55.

Application procedure and time frame

The citizenship application and all subsequent communication with the Citizenship by Investment and Donation Unit of Sao Tome and Principe are handled by a licensed agent.

When submitting an application, it is necessary to pay a Due Diligence and application fee.

With Due Diligence check successfully completed, the applicant receives preliminary approval and is required to make an investment (donation) and pay fees for the issuance of a citizenship certificate, national ID card, and passport.

The oath of allegiance is sworn remotely. The citizenship certificate, national ID card, and passport are sent to the applicant by courier mail.

Obtaining citizenship takes approximately 2 months.

Fees for basic services*

Services

Fees (USD)**

Assistance in obtaining citizenship by investment for a single applicant (investor)

The fees may vary depending on the family composition. Please contact a GSL consultant for a personalized fee quote.

The fees include the fees of a local licensed agent, legal support, advice at all stages of citizenship application, assistance in preparing the application and accompanying documents.

The fees do not include the following expenses which are payable by the applicant additionally:
• government fees,
• notarial certification and translation of accompanying documents.

17 500

*The fees are valid as of November 2025.
**Not including VAT.

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