Africa · CPLP
São Tomé and Príncipe
citizenship by investment
The programme offers a contribution-based route for applicants seeking a CPLP connection. Processing and international acceptance are still developing.
Calculate the budget
- Turnkey total
- $115,000
- Timeline
- 8–12 months
- Presence
- not required
- Visa-free destinations
- 58
Investment options
Current routes in 2026
Turnkey · 1 applicant
The government contribution, charges and full support are included.
$115,000
Turnkey · family of up to four
The main applicant and up to three family members; the contribution, charges and support are included.
$120,000
Additional dependant
For each family member above four.
+$5,000
Process
From application to documents
Profile review
Risk and source-of-funds assessment.
1–2 weeksApplication file
Legalisation, translations and certificates.
4–6 weeksGovernment review
Due diligence and the government's decision.
5–8 monthsContribution and passport
Payment and issue of citizenship documents.
1–2 monthsКоротко о программе
São Tomé and Príncipe is a route taken less for the passport than for Portugal. The country belongs to the CPLP community of Portuguese-speaking states, which allows entry to Portugal without a prior visa and the right to file for a residence permit once there. The fixed turnkey total is $115,000 for one applicant and $120,000 for a family of up to four, then $5,000 for each further dependant. The total includes the government contribution, charges, pre-filing compliance, the licensed agent's work, document legalisation and support through to issue. Processing runs eight to twelve months and no visit is required. The passport itself is modest: visa-free entry to 58 destinations and 74th place worldwide. And the part usually left unsaid — the citizenship alone does not grant the right to live in the European Union. CPLP membership only eases entry and the residence application in Portugal; that status is obtained separately.
What our support includes
Pre-application compliance screening
Work through a licensed agent in the jurisdiction
Document preparation and legalisation for the whole family
Investment and escrow coordination
Document delivery and post-approval support
Frequently asked questions
Does the passport confer EU residence rights?
No. It may facilitate entry to Portugal and a local CPLP residence application, but it does not itself create EU status.
Is a visit required?
No.
Can I retain my current citizenship?
Yes. Dual citizenship is permitted.
What does the programme cost?
$115,000 turnkey for one applicant, $120,000 for a family of up to four, and $5,000 for each additional family member.
Programme consultation
We will plan the right route for your family
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- 01Official participation threshold and government charges
- 02Family composition and applicable additions
- 03Timing, requirements and next steps
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