New program starts in September 2025: Sao Tome and Principe Citizenship by Investment!

Invest in a Sao Tome and Principe passport and get a Portuguese passport in an accelerated procedure!

Sao Tome and Principe is an island nation off the west coast of Central Africa.

We, IST Hungary, experts in the field of investment immigration, have carefully studied the details of this unique program and can say with full responsibility that this will be one of the interesting investment programs. Our expert opinion: why can the program attract the attention of investors from all over the world?

• Record low entry threshold: Non-refundable contribution from $90,000 for one applicant.
• Unique format: The world’s first citizenship program based on a public-private partnership.
• Express deadlines: Applications are accepted from September 2025, the expected processing time is only ≈6 weeks. (Please note: as new programs, the deadlines can be adjusted at the start).
• Transparency of investments: The funds go to the National Transformation Fund of the country.
• Availability: Participation in the program is also permitted for citizens of Russia and the Republic of Belarus.

Benefits of a Sao Tome and Principe Passport:

• Visa-free access to 71 countries.
• Tax optimization: No taxes on dividends, capital gains, inheritance (similar to the Caribbean passport of St. Kitts and Nevis).
• Infrastructure for investors (what we pay attention to):
  – Simplified business registration SARL (OOO – similar in the Russian Federation, Kft. – similar in Hungary) capital from $1,000.
  – Possibility of opening bank accounts in EURO, USD.

IST Hungary recommends to consider:

• The novelty of the program. As experts with experience in CIP programs around the world, we understand the importance of thorough due diligence at the start of new jurisdictions.

We have communicated with the Government of the country and we were informed that the check will be fast and comfortable for our investors.

• Inheritance of citizenship: Provided by the program. Your future children can also become citizens of the country of Sao Tome and Principe.
• No residency requirements: No physical presence in the country is required.

Who we recommend to consider Sao Tome and Principe?

– Investors looking for alternative jurisdictions with low taxes and fast processing.
– Businessmen interested in new opportunities and simplified banking. With a new passport, it will be much easier for you to open bank accounts around the world.
– Families for whom the speed of obtaining status (6 weeks) is an important factor.

Find out if the passport of Sao Tome and Principe is right for you from the experts at IST Hungary – leaders in the field of investment immigration.