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New program:
Citizenship through
investment in São Tomé
e Príncipe.
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Beach houses on São Tomé islandd (Foto: Thomas Iwainsky).
Since 2025, São Tomé and Príncipe has been offering citizenship through investment in the National Transformation Fund. This fund invests in important projects such as energy, health, education, housing, and infrastructure.
Full citizenship of São Tomé and Príncipe (not just a Golden Visa) starting at just $90,000 (plus fees). For just $5,000 more, the entire family (up to three additional people) can also obtain citizenship.
Advantages of the program
Citizenship through investment
– Very fast program for obtaining citizenship
– Processing time usually only 2 months
– Starting at an investment of USD 90,000 (for one person)
– For families starting at USD 95,000 (for up to 4 people)
– Plus processing costs
– Also possible without a residence or visit to the country
– Full, inheritable citizenship (not just a “golden visa”)
– Dual citizenship permitted (in both Germany and STP)
– Entry into 90+ countries with a São Tomé and Príncipe passport (visa-free, e-visa, or visa on arrival in numerous countries)
– Legal exemption from military service in STP
How naturalizations support the
development of São Tomé and Príncipe:
The new Citizenship by Investment Program (created under the Citizenship Act, Law No. 07/2022, and regulated by Decree-Law No. 07/2025) channels funds into the National Transformation Fund (Fundo Nacional de Transformação).
The National Transformation Fund promotes investments that are important for São Tomé and Príncipe. In its first few months, for example, the program was able to finance three generators with a total capacity of around four megawatts.
We are happy to assist you with any questions you may have.
As honorary consuls on behalf of the government of São Tomé and Príncipe, we support the application process and are happy to answer any questions you may have. Please send us an email or give us a call.
Kontaktdaten
Honorarkonsul Dr Knabe
E-Mail: consulado@saotomeeprincipe.de
Phone: +49 (0)331 – 20 12 19 0
Address: Schiffbauergasse 15, 14467 Potsdam
Important note: The information, conditions, and prices mentioned here are subject to change without notice. The legislature in São Tomé and Príncipe is solely responsible for the implementation and conditions of the Citizenship by Investment Program.