São Tomé & Príncipe Citizenship by Investment | CBI from $90K
Obtain São Tomé citizenship from $90,000 USD. Processing about 5–6 months, visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to about 60 destinations. Affordable CBI option. Expert guidance from Frederick Capital.
Citizenship by investment framework published by cip.gov.st. The live page is /countries/sao-tome-and-principe.
As of October 2026 — Statutory Quick Facts & Investment Tiers
| Route | October 2026 statutory position |
|---|---|
| National Transformation Fund | US$90,000 single or US$95,000 for a family of two to four, plus US$5,000 for each further dependant. |
- Minimum outlay
- US$90,000. Family of 4 minimum: US$95,000 for a family of 2 to 4
- Government / processing fees
- A submission fee, a processing fee and a document fee per person are charged in addition. The contribution is paid after approval.
- Processing timeline
- About two months to a decision, then about three to four months to a passport.
- Visa-free / mobility
- No Schengen access and no UK visa-free access. About 60 destinations on the Henley count used by Frederick Capital until an official list is published.
- Tax and residency highlights
- Citizenship is not tax residence. No residence period is required to hold the passport.
- Governing legal framework
- Citizenship by investment framework published by cip.gov.st. The live page is /countries/sao-tome-and-principe.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does São Tomé and Príncipe citizenship by investment cost?
- São Tomé and Príncipe citizenship by investment starts from USD 90,000 for a single applicant — making it one of the most affordable citizenship programmes in the world. A couple pays from USD 95,000, and families of up to four pay the same USD 95,000 base rate with USD 5,000 per additional dependent.
- How long does it take to get São Tomé and Príncipe citizenship?
- Processing for São Tomé and Príncipe citizenship by investment usually takes about 5–6 months in total: roughly 2 months to a decision, then 3–4 months to receive the passport. There is no requirement to visit the islands at any stage of the process.
- Do I need to live in São Tomé and Príncipe to keep my citizenship?
- No. There is no residency or physical presence requirement to obtain or maintain São Tomé and Príncipe citizenship. The programme is designed for internationally mobile investors who want an affordable second passport without relocation.
- How many countries can I visit with a São Tomé and Príncipe passport?
- The São Tomé and Príncipe passport provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to about 60 destinations (59 on the Henley Passport Index, July 2026). Given the very low entry price of the programme, it represents strong value for investors seeking an affordable second citizenship as a foundation for further global mobility planning.