São Tomé and Príncipe
An emerging Portuguese-speaking citizenship in the Gulf of Guinea.
Citizenship of São Tomé and Príncipe.
São Tomé and Príncipe is an island nation off the coast of Central Africa with strong cultural and institutional ties to Portugal. Its emerging citizenship program offers a discreet alternative for clients seeking a low-profile second nationality at a modest cost.
Citizenship facilitates onward mobility within the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP) and provides a foothold in a stable, dollarised African economy.
Local-source taxation only.
Tax in São Tomé and Príncipe is levied principally on income arising within the territory. Non-resident citizens are not taxed on foreign-source income, dividends or capital gains.
There is no separate wealth tax. The country's tax administration is in active modernisation and the rate structure remains modest by international standards.
Discreet, low-volume programme with full family inclusion.
- ◆Aged 18 or above
- ◆Clean criminal record
- ◆Verifiable source of funds
- ◆Good health
- ◆Spouse
- ◆Children under 25 (financially dependent)
- ◆Dependent parents and grandparents
- ◆From USD 75,000 contribution
- ◆No residency or visitation requirement
- ◆Full confidentiality of applicant identity
Day 0 to São Toméan passport in 3 – 6 months.
- Day 0
Engagement & KYC
Onboarding and document checklist issued.
- Week 3 – 6
File preparation
Police, medical and personal documents compiled and legalised.
- Month 2
Submission
Application filed with the competent authority.
- Month 3 – 5
Due diligence & approval
Background checks completed and approval issued.
- Month 4 – 6
Oath & passport
Oath taken and passports issued for the family.
Request a confidential briefing on São Tomé and Príncipe.
Our advisors will assess your eligibility, your existing residency footprint and your reporting exposure before recommending a structure.