São Tomé and Príncipe has introduced a Citizenship by Investment Program designed to attract responsible international investment while offering eligible applicants and their families a direct pathway to citizenship. The Government of São Tomé and Príncipe has publicly confirmed the implementation of a citizenship-by-investment/donation framework as part of its investment mobilisation strategy.
The principal applicant should:
The program may be suitable for investors seeking a relatively straightforward second-citizenship route with no ongoing residency requirement, family inclusion options and a contribution-based structure.
Open Path Immigration can assist with initial eligibility assessment, document preparation, application coordination, due-diligence guidance and end-to-end support through to citizenship and passport issuance.
Program requirements, fees, timelines and eligibility conditions are subject to change by the Government of São Tomé and Príncipe and should be reconfirmed at the time of application.
Government of São Tomé and Príncipe / Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Decree-Law 7/2025 (Regulation of Nationality by Investment or Donation).
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