AN EMERGING CITIZENSHIP DESTINATION
An Island Nation.
A New Global
Perspective.
São Tomé & Príncipe introduces a distinctive African dimension to citizenship by investment — combining an emerging programme with the international ambitions of globally minded individuals and families.
Located in the Gulf of Guinea, the country offers a different proposition within the citizenship landscape: an opportunity to establish a second citizenship connection with an African island nation while supporting wider mobility, family planning and international diversification.
THE PROGRAMME
A New Citizenship Pathway. Built For Global Ambition.
São Tomé & Príncipe introduces a new citizenship-by-investment option for individuals and families seeking greater international flexibility through an African island nation.
CITIZENSHIP
BY INVESTMENT
THE INVESTMENT PATHWAY
One Investment.
A Wider International Outlook.
São Tomé & Príncipe takes a focused approach to citizenship by investment. Rather than offering multiple competing routes, the programme is built around a single qualifying contribution to the National Transformation Fund.
The contribution supports national development while providing eligible individuals and families with a direct pathway to citizenship.
NATIONAL TRANSFORMATION FUND
US$90K
SINGLE APPLICANT
FAMILY
US$95K
FAMILY OF 2–4
ADDITIONAL DEPENDANTS
+US$5K
EACH ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING DEPENDANT
ONE QUALIFYING ROUTE
A non-refundable contribution to the National Transformation Fund provides the programme’s direct investment pathway, with government and processing fees considered separately.
THE SÃO TOMÉ & PRÍNCIPE ADVANTAGE
A Different Citizenship Proposition.
Built Around What Matters.
For individuals and families considering greater international flexibility, São Tomé & Príncipe presents a straightforward citizenship proposition combining family inclusion, a focused investment structure and a distinctive African jurisdiction.
01
STRAIGHTFORWARD STRUCTURE
One Clear Investment Pathway.
A focused contribution-based structure makes the qualifying investment proposition easy to understand from the outset.
02
FAMILY PLANNING
Designed Beyond One Applicant.
The programme provides a framework for qualifying family members to be considered together as part of a wider citizenship strategy.
03
INTERNATIONAL FLEXIBILITY
Another Dimension To Global Planning.
Second citizenship can form part of a broader strategy around mobility, family interests and international diversification.
04
DISTINCTIVE JURISDICTION
An African Island Perspective.
São Tomé & Príncipe offers something different within the citizenship landscape — a connection to a sovereign African island nation in the Gulf of Guinea.
THE APPLICATION JOURNEY
A Clear Route From
Application To Citizenship.
The citizenship process follows a defined sequence, moving from initial preparation and due diligence through approval, investment and the completion of citizenship formalities.
The Application.
The Review.
The Investment.
The Process.
FAMILY & ELIGIBILITY
Citizenship Planning
Beyond One Generation.
For many applicants, citizenship planning is a family decision. São Tomé & Príncipe provides a framework through which qualifying family members may be considered as part of the wider application.
01
PRINCIPAL APPLICANT
The Foundation Of The Application.
The principal applicant leads the citizenship application and must satisfy the programme’s eligibility, due diligence and source-of-funds requirements.
02
SPOUSE
Planning As A Family
A qualifying spouse may be included within the citizenship application, subject to the programme’s applicable eligibility and documentation requirements.
03
CHILDREN
Looking To The Next Generation.
Qualifying children may be considered within the family application where the programme’s applicable age and dependency requirements are satisfied.
04
OTHER QUALIFYING DEPENDANTS
Considering The Wider Family.
Additional qualifying family members may be considered where they meet the programme’s prescribed relationship, age and dependency requirements.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
A New Citizenship Programme
Deserves Careful Consideration.
São Tomé & Príncipe presents a distinctive citizenship proposition, but the decision to pursue a second citizenship should extend beyond the qualifying contribution alone.
Family circumstances, source of funds, due diligence requirements, international mobility objectives and wider planning priorities should all be considered when determining whether the programme is appropriate.
PRIVATE CLIENT ADVISORY
Considering São Tomé & Príncipe Citizenship?
Every citizenship decision begins with a different set of priorities. Our advisors can help you assess the São Tomé & Príncipe programme in the context of your family circumstances, international mobility objectives and wider planning priorities.
