São Tomé and Príncipe residence and citizenship
No residence route by investment with a stated minimum is on file for São Tomé and Príncipe. Ordinary naturalisation in São Tomé and Príncipe needs 5 years of legal residence.
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Residence routes in São Tomé and Príncipe
Investment, own-income, remote-work and permanent routes. Scroll across the table to see every column.
| Route | Kind | Minimum | Processing | To citizenship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizenship by Investment - National Transformation Fund* | Investor | $90,000 | — | No residence wait stated; approval required |
"Minimum" is a cited investment threshold in its stated currency. A USD figure appears only when a supported conversion is on file; "—" means no supported amount is on file, not that it is free. "To citizenship" counts the years of residence before a naturalisation application. A zero-year entry states no residence wait; citizenship still needs a separate decision.
* Provisional — not yet verified by the automated source check. Citizenship by Investment - National Transformation Fund: from Global Citizen Solutions, read 10 November 2026 (a summary, not the official text). Grants citizenship directly. Non-refundable fund contribution; no residence or travel required. Applicants with 3+ nationalities are not eligible. Years to naturalisation: from Citizenship Rights in Africa Initiative (summary of Law No. 07/2022), read 10 November 2026 (a summary, not the official text). 5 years of legal residence (Law 07/2022 art. 10), plus Portuguese or a national language. Dual citizenship: from Citizenship Rights in Africa Initiative (summary of Law No. 07/2022), read 10 November 2026 (a summary, not the official text). Dual nationality is allowed, but a naturalising applicant may hold no more than two foreign nationalities. Citizenship by investment: from Global Citizen Solutions, read 10 November 2026 (a summary, not the official text). USD 90,000 non-refundable contribution for one applicant, about USD 95,750 with government fees. Programme launched in 2025 (Decree-Law 07/2025).
Citizenship in São Tomé and Príncipe
- Years of residence before naturalisation: 5 years*
- Years before permanent residence: not stated
- Dual citizenship allowed: Only in some cases*
- Citizenship by investment: Citizenship by Investment (National Transformation Fund), from $90,000*
What is the cheapest residence visa in São Tomé and Príncipe?
No residence route by investment with a stated minimum is on file for São Tomé and Príncipe. The routes on file are listed below.
How many years to citizenship in São Tomé and Príncipe?
Ordinary naturalisation in São Tomé and Príncipe needs 5 years of legal residence. Provisional — from Citizenship Rights in Africa Initiative (summary of Law No. 07/2022), read 10 November 2026; not yet verified. 5 years of legal residence (Law 07/2022 art. 10), plus Portuguese or a national language.
Does São Tomé and Príncipe allow dual citizenship?
Only in some cases: São Tomé and Príncipe allows dual citizenship for some people and not for others. Provisional — from Citizenship Rights in Africa Initiative (summary of Law No. 07/2022), read 10 November 2026; not yet verified. Dual nationality is allowed, but a naturalising applicant may hold no more than two foreign nationalities.
Can you get citizenship by investment in São Tomé and Príncipe?
Yes: Citizenship by Investment (National Transformation Fund), from $90,000 for one applicant. Due diligence and fees come on top. Provisional — from Global Citizen Solutions, read 10 November 2026; not yet verified. USD 90,000 non-refundable contribution for one applicant, about USD 95,750 with government fees. Programme launched in 2025 (Decree-Law 07/2025).
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Sources
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