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Citizenship by Investment
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Citizenship by Investment
São Tomé & Príncipe
An emerging African citizenship option — a discreet alternative for a second passport.
Contribution, single applicant
$90,000 (turnkey ≈$115,750)
Contribution, family of 2–4
$95,000, +$5,000 per extra member
Realistic timeline
5–6 months
Visit to the country
Not required at any stage
Visa-free Schengen / UK
No
Open to RF/RB citizens
Yes
Official Marketing Agent
Aftera Limited (Hong Kong) is a duly registered and licensed Marketing Agent of the São Tomé & Príncipe Citizenship by Investment Program, legally authorised to promote the programme and process applications (Licence No. STP-2026-79, effective 17 February 2026 – 16 February 2027).
View licence (PDF)São Tomé & Príncipe, an island nation off the coast of Central Africa, offers an emerging citizenship-by-investment route based on a government contribution.
Entry is from $90,000 (≈ $115,750 turnkey for one applicant), no visit or residence is required, and it is open to citizens of Russia and Belarus. Since due diligence was tightened in late June 2026 the realistic timeline is 5–6 months. The passport does not give visa-free access to Schengen or the UK.
Key benefits
- Alternative second-citizenship option
- Process based on a government contribution
- No residence requirement
- Open to citizens of Russia and Belarus
- Family: naturalisation of adult dependants is currently suspended pending revision of the Nationality Law
Investment options
- National Transformation Fund contribution: $90,000 (single), $95,000 (family of 2–4), +$5,000 per extra member
- Plus $5,000 registration fee, $750 passport/ID, legal support — ≈ $115,750 turnkey for one applicant
Questions and answers
How much does São Tomé & Príncipe citizenship cost in 2026?
As of October 2026, São Tomé & Príncipe citizenship costs about $115,750 turnkey for a single applicant with Aftera: a $90,000 non-refundable contribution to the National Transformation Fund, a $5,000 registration fee, $750 for certificate, passport and ID, and $20,000 legal support. A family of 2–4 contributes $95,000, plus $5,000 per additional member.
How long does São Tomé citizenship take?
As of October 2026, Aftera budgets 5–6 months from filing to passport for São Tomé & Príncipe. The 1–2 months still seen in marketing no longer match practice: due diligence was tightened in late June 2026, and passport printing and issuance take time.
Is São Tomé open to Russian and Belarusian citizens?
Yes. As of October 2026, São Tomé & Príncipe accepts citizens of Russia and Belarus and allows dual citizenship. Aftera Limited (Hong Kong) is the programme's licensed Marketing Agent, Licence No. STP-2026-79, valid 17 February 2026 – 16 February 2027.
Can I include adult children and parents in a São Tomé application?
They can be included, but passports are on hold. As of October 2026, the family may include the spouse, unmarried children under 30 and parents from 55; since 25 August 2026 naturalisation of children over 18 and parents and grandparents over 55 is suspended until the revised Nationality Law 07/2022 enters into force. Applications are still accepted and processed.
Does a São Tomé passport give visa-free Schengen or UK?
No. As of October 2026, a visa is required for the Schengen area and the UK on a São Tomé & Príncipe passport by every counting method. Open sources put the visa-free list at 30 to about 100 destinations, concentrated in Africa, part of Latin America and a few Asian countries (Hong Kong, Singapore).
What do I lose if a São Tomé application is refused?
As of October 2026, the $90,000 contribution is paid only after approval in principle. Before the decision only the $5,000 non-refundable registration fee leaves, plus the part of the professional fee already worked — against a full state part of $95,750.
Read more
- São Tomé & Príncipe citizenship from $90,000 in 2026: the world's most accessible passport — and its real limits
- Vanuatu vs São Tomé vs Turkey in 2026: the three passports open to Russian and Belarusian citizens — an honest comparison
- What happens to your money if the application is refused
- What is — and isn't — available to citizens of Russia and Belarus in 2026
Last reviewed: October 2026. Figures are indicative starting points; programme terms change — confirm on consultation.