Situated in the heart of the Gulf of Guinea, São Tomé & Príncipe is a tropical island paradise off the western coast of Central Africa. Famous for its lush rainforests, pristine beaches, and rich biodiversity (including the rare São Tomé fiscal), this two-island nation offers a peaceful lifestyle immersed in nature.
São Tomé & Príncipe has earned a growing reputation for sustainable development and is now part of the global citizenship by investment landscape. The São Tomé & Príncipe Citizenship by Investment Program invites forward-thinking and eco-conscious investors to gain citizenship while contributing to the country’s National Transformation Fund, supporting sustainable growth, social advancement, and critical infrastructure projects.
Investors participate in initiatives that focus on:
This program allows investors to obtain citizenship while making a meaningful impact on the nation’s environmental, social, and economic development.
Obtaining São Tomé & Príncipe citizenship offers both personal benefits and the opportunity to contribute to a nation committed to sustainable growth. Applicants gain:
Description | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Total |
Single Applicant | 5000.00 | 105750.00 | 110750.00 |
Family of 2 | 5000.00 | 111500.00 | 116500.00 |
Family of 3 | 5000.00 | 112250.00 | 117250.00 |
Family of 4 | 5000.00 | 113000.00 | 118000.00 |
Every additional Dependent | 5750.00 | 5750.00 |
Schedule a consultation with Bond and Partners, an authorized Marketing Agent.
Prepare the required documents.
Pay the non-refundable submission fee of USD 5,000
Submit the application to the Citizenship Unit
Comprehensive due diligence checks are completed
Citizenship Unit reviews application and issues decision
Receive Approval-in-Principle or Rejection letter
Main applicant fulfils the investment requirement
Citizenship Certificate, Passport, and National ID are issued
Documents are handed over through the authorized Marketing Agent
Applicant Requirements
Find answers to the most frequent questions about the Vanuatu Citizenship By Investment program.
$105,750 USD for a single applicant, $111,500 USD for a family of two, $114,000 USD for a family of four, with an additional $5,750 USD per extra dependent.
Citizenship is typically granted within 2 months.
No, there is no residency requirement.
Yes, the program includes spouse, unmarried children under 30, and parents over 55.
Yes, São Tomé & Príncipe recognizes dual citizenship.
Renewable energy, infrastructure, education, eco-tourism, and affordable housing.