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USASao Tome and Principe Citizenship by Investment Program
New Opportunity to Obtain Second Citizenship from $90,000
How does the Sao Tome and Principe citizenship by investment program work?
Applications for participation in the program are processed by the Citizenship by Investment Department.
IST Hungary cooperates directly with the Government of Sao Tome and Principe and is an official partner of the program.
Terms of participation and cost of the program
- Application fee – from $5,000
After preliminary approval (Approval in Principle):
- Primary applicant – donation $90,000
- Families from 2 to 4 people – donation (price on request)
- For each additional dependent (price on request)
Benefits of submitting documents with IST Hungary
Upon successful approval of an application for citizenship by investment in Sao Tome and Principe, the following mandatory government fees apply:
- Passport (price upon request)
- National Identity Card (price upon request)
- Certificate of Registration (price upon request)
Sao Tome and Principe has an open and inclusive policy regarding the nationalities of applicants. Citizens of Russia, Iran and other countries are allowed to participate in the program, which emphasizes the neutral international status of the country. The exception is citizens of North Korea, who are not allowed to participate in the program.
Criteria for inclusion of dependent persons
The following dependents may be included in the application:
- spouses of applicants,
- children under 30 who are unmarried and financially dependent on the applicant,
- parents over 55.
Adding new dependents after receiving preliminary approval requires re-application fee and additional amounts:
- re-application – from $5,000,
- additional donation for spouse (price upon request),
- donation for each additional dependent (price upon request),
- inclusion of a newborn child (price upon request).
Basic fees for the citizenship by investment program in Sao Tome and Principe
| Type of payment | Sum (USD) |
| Registration fee (one-time) | 5 000 |
| Donation (subject to prior approval) | |
| — Main applicant | 90 000 |
| — Family (2-4 people) | on request |
| — Each additional dependent (5th and beyond) | on request |
| State fees after approval | |
| — Registration of a passport | on request |
| — National Identity Card | on request |
| — Certificate of Registration | on request |
| Additional fees for future dependents | |
| — Re-submission of application | on request |
| — Spouse (after initial approval) | on request |
| — Other eligible dependents | on request |
| — Newborn baby | on request |
Sao Tome and Principe Citizenship: No Interview, No Residency Requirements
The citizenship by investment program in Sao Tome and Principe does not require mandatory interviews or residency requirements. It is based on a proven biometric model that has been successfully applied in Caribbean citizenship by investment programs.
Alfredo Trindade, head of the Promotion, Trade and Investment Agency (APCI), notes: “The government held an open tender and took into account the opinions of leading experts in the field of investment migration. The result is a program that benefits everyone – clients, agents, the government and, most importantly, the people of Sao Tome and Principe.”
Financing national projects through investments
Donations collected through the program are directed to the National Transformation Fund, which finances key projects in the country. The first major focus will be on developing renewable energy infrastructure, the region’s flagship initiative that will provide the entire country with clean and sustainable energy.
Trindad explains: “The funds will first go to renewable energy, then to housing, education, and large-scale socio-economic and infrastructure projects, including road construction.”
The economic impact of the program will be large-scale:
- Creation of new jobs
- Attracting foreign direct investment
- Strengthening the electricity grid
- Supporting local businesses and developing the island’s economy as a whole
Visas and benefits of the Sao Tome and Principe passport
The Sao Tome passport provides visa-free access to 61 countries worldwide, including South Africa.
With the citizenship of Sao Tome and Principe, you can obtain Portuguese citizenship through a simplified procedure.
The program is aimed at discerning investors who value citizenship for more than just the convenience of travel. Trindade emphasizes: “This citizenship is for those who understand the true value of a second passport and the comprehensive benefits of dual citizenship – tax planning, asset diversification, inheritance planning, business expansion, reduced political risk and increased privacy protection.”
With IST Hungary, the path to citizenship becomes simple and secure
Our Hungarian consulting company specializes in supporting clients on immigration issues and opening international bank accounts. We offer professional support in obtaining a second citizenship under the Sao Tome and Principe program, one of the most promising and profitable programs on the world market.
Why choose IST Hungary?
- International expertise — we successfully support clients in citizenship by investment programs in different countries.
- Direct access to official bodies – we work directly with the government of Sao Tome and Principe.
- Speed and accuracy — we know all the nuances of the package of documents, which allows us to reduce the review time and avoid refusals.
- Complete confidentiality — your personal and financial data is protected at every stage.
- Comprehensive support — from the initial consultation to obtaining a passport and opening an international bank account.
- Support after receiving a passport — assistance with opening accounts, tax planning and adaptation to the client’s goals.
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