São Tomé and Príncipe

A Portuguese-speaking, offshore-friendly citizenship option under 2025 legislation, designed for internationally minded investors seeking privacy.

A low investment threshold, with contributions starting at USD 90,000 for one applicant.

• Location： São Tomé and Príncipe lies in the Gulf of Guinea off west-central Africa.

• Language： Portuguese.

A legislated citizenship-by-investment program introduced in 2025, with online processing and investment after approval.

• The main applicant must be at least 18.

• Contribution of USD 90,000 for one applicant or USD 95,000 for a family of four.

• Flexible source-of-funds review, including compliant conversion of digital currency.

• Contribution of USD 90,000 for one applicant or USD 95,000 for a family of four, illustrated at approximately USD 25,000 per family member.

• The program describes no CRS participation or diplomatic information exchange with China.

• Membership in the Community of Portuguese Language Countries, with links to European financial systems.

• Privacy-focused asset planning for digital asset investors and discreet entrepreneurs.

• The program highlights interest from digital asset investors, offshore funds and private wealth holders.

• Flexible source-of-funds review, including compliant conversion of digital currency.

• Tax-friendly features, including no capital gains, inheritance or gift taxes described by the program.

• Online processing in 2–3 months, with investment after approval.

• Passport issuance in 2–3 months, among the faster available routes.

• Scan of the passport information page

• Scans of both sides of the identity card

• Digital colour photo with a white background

• Immigration application form (provided by us)