Citizenship by investment
São Tomé and PríncipeSão Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship by Investment · São Tomé and Príncipe passport
- From
- USD 90,000
- Timeline
- About 2 months
- From
- USD 90,000 ↗
- Timeline
- About 2 months
- Family
- Spouse, children, parents
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Invest
- After approval in principle
Why São Tomé and Príncipe
Citizenship for the whole family, without relocating
Your spouse, unmarried children under 30, and parents aged 55 or older. ↗
São Tomé and Príncipe permits dual citizenship.
You complete the investment once your application is approved in principle.
A single non-refundable contribution to the National Transformation Fund.
How you qualify
One route, one advisor
National Transformation Fund
USD90,000
A non-refundable contribution for a single applicant. The amount rises for families. ↗
Your advisor quotes the total for your family in writing before you start.
Official registration
Orience is listed as Marketing Agent (Orience Documents Clearance Services L.L.C) on the official register of São Tomé and Príncipe, valid until 6 October 2027. cip.gov.st/marketing-agents ↗
Legal framework
The law behind the Citizenship by Investment
The figures on this page come from the law of São Tomé and Príncipe and the official pages of its authorities. We check them regularly.
- Last regulatory update
- 1 August 2025. Decree-Law No. 7/2025, in force since 1 August 2025, regulates nationality by investment or donation. Source ↗
- Information checked
Last change: 2025
The program was created by Decree-Law No. 7/2025, in force since 1 August 2025. The contribution is USD 90,000 for a single applicant and USD 95,000 for a family of two to four.
See all legislation (2)
How the program has changed
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Mar 2022
New Nationality Law. Nationality Law No. 7/2022 of 10 March ↗
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Aug 2025
Decree-Law 7/2025 creates nationality by investment or donation. Decree-Law No. 7/2025 of 1 August ↗
Legislation in force
| Legislation | What it covers | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality Law No. 7/2022 of 10 March ↗ | Nationality: acquisition and loss | Diário da República of São Tomé and Príncipe · 10 March 2022 |
| Decree-Law No. 7/2025 of 1 August (nationality by investment or donation) ↗ | Nationality by investment or donation: rules and fees | Diário da República of São Tomé and Príncipe · 1 August 2025 |
Sources of the figures (2)
| # | Source | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citizenship by Investment Unit, Donation to the National Transformation Fund ↗ | From · National Transformation Fund |
| 2 | Citizenship by Investment Unit, FAQ and Become a Citizen ↗ | The whole family |
FAQs · São Tomé and Príncipe
What families ask about São Tomé and Príncipe
Short answers, each with its legal basis. Your advisor goes through the rest with you.
All questions, by countryWho can apply?
Applicants aged at least 18, with no criminal record, who prove a legitimate source of income and pass the Citizenship by Investment Unit's due diligence, together with their eligible dependents. Applications are submitted exclusively through a licensed Marketing Agent; Orience works with its licensed partner and prepares the file with you.
Legal basis: Decree-Law No. 7/2025 of 1 August (nationality by investment or donation) ↗
What is the minimum contribution?
A non-refundable contribution of USD 90,000 to the National Transformation Fund for a single applicant and USD 95,000 for a family of two to four. The contribution is paid only after approval in principle.
Legal basis: Decree-Law No. 7/2025 of 1 August ↗
Who can I include?
Your spouse or de facto partner, in a monogamous marriage or partnership; your children up to 30; and the parents and grandparents of you or your spouse aged 55 and above. Each dependent is covered by the family contribution.
Legal basis: Decree-Law No. 7/2025 of 1 August ↗
Can I keep my current passport?
Yes. The Citizenship by Investment Unit confirms that there is no requirement to give up your existing nationality, under the Nationality Law 7/2022 and Decree-Law 7/2025. Your home country's own rules on dual nationality still apply, so check them with your advisor.
Legal basis: CIU of São Tomé and Príncipe, benefits and FAQ; Nationality Law 7/2022; Decree-Law 7/2025 ↗
Can my children and grandchildren inherit it?
Yes. The Unit states that citizenship can be passed to future generations in accordance with national law. A spouse, a dependent or a newborn can also be added after approval. Orience checks the registration steps for children born abroad with the Unit.
Legal basis: CIU of São Tomé and Príncipe, FAQ and post-approval inclusion fees ↗
When do I pay the contribution?
After approval in principle. The contribution to the National Transformation Fund is paid once the Unit has approved your family, and the citizenship documents are issued after it is received.
Legal basis: Citizenship by Investment Unit of São Tomé and Príncipe, frequently asked questions ↗
Which countries can I visit without a visa?
The Citizenship by Investment Unit states that the passport gives access to over 93 countries without a visa or with a visa on arrival. The list changes as agreements change, so check each destination before you travel. Orience keeps an updated list for its families.
Legal basis: Citizenship by Investment Unit of São Tomé and Príncipe ↗
Can I add family members later?
Yes. After citizenship you can add a spouse, a qualifying dependent or a newborn child. The same eligibility rules apply, and your advisor confirms the amounts before you apply.
Legal basis: Citizenship by Investment Unit of São Tomé and Príncipe, fees ↗
Is the contribution refundable?
No. The contribution to the National Transformation Fund is a donation to the State, not an investment that you recover, and it finances public projects in São Tomé and Príncipe. It is paid only after approval in principle, so you commit the money once your family has been approved.
Legal basis: Decree-Law No. 7/2025 of 1 August ↗
Who files the application?
Applications are submitted exclusively through a Marketing Agent licensed by the Citizenship by Investment Unit; you cannot file directly. Orience works with its licensed partner, prepares the file with you and remains your single point of contact until the passports are delivered.
Legal basis: Decree-Law No. 7/2025 of 1 August ↗
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