In 2025, a new investment program — São Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship by Investment — was announced and quickly launched. This official government initiative was launched to support economic sectors such as renewable energy, ecotourism development, education, and infrastructure. In the global citizenship-by-investment market, this program fills an important niche offering for the “middle class”. That is, for millionaires willing to spend approximately $100,000 (USD) on alternative citizenship. Previously, these applicants chose Caribbean programs, but in 2024, their costs nearly doubled.
So, a significant advantage of São Tomé’s program is the investment requirement of $90,000 (USD) (a non-refundable contribution to a government fund) for a single applicant and $95,000 (USD) for 2-4 people. Meanwhile, Vanuatu’s program, which meets all the criteria, requires an investment of $130,000 per person.
São Tomé and Príncipe is a small country near the equator, 360 km west of the coast of Africa, on an archipelago in the Gulf of Guinea, covering a total area of 1,001 km². A significant portion of the country’s largest island, São Tomé, is occupied by the Obo Natural Park. Its “smaller neighbor,” Príncipe, is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Visa-free privileges
It’s important to note that São Tomé does not have visa-free travel to EU countries. This passport, like Vanuatu’s, allows visa-free travel only to Asian countries. However, while Vanuatu’s passport previously offered such privileges, as visa-free travel to the Schengen area and the UK, they have been suspended due to disagreements with European Parliament members over the current investment citizenship program.
São Tomé’s citizens never had a visa-free entry to Europe; however, they have visa-free entry to 61 countries, including South Africa, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
APEX Capital Partners, an international company, is a licensed agent for the São Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship by Investment program.
Who is the São Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship program for?
Those who want to quickly and affordably obtain alternative citizenship. The program is open to applicants of all nationalities, including stateless persons, with the exception of North Korean citizens.
CITIZENSHIP OF SAO TOME BY INVESTMENT. APEX CAPITAL PARTNERS SERVICES
APEX will provide professional legal support and prepare all necessary documents following all stages step-by-step until investor obtains the São Tomé citizenship.
The entire application and document submission process can be done remotely. Licensed agent, APEX Capital Partners, will handle all aspects of your application.
BENEFITS OF SÃO TOMÉ AND PRÍNCIPE PASSPORT
— All documents required for participation in São Tomé economic citizenship program are processed remotely.
— The total time to process all documents and receive an São Tomé passport is on average 2 months.
— The application may include a spouse, children (unmarried) under 30 years of age, and parents over 55 years of age.
— There are no residency requirements.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SÃO TOMÉ AND PRÍNCIPE CITIZENSHIP
Clean Criminal Record: No criminal convictions.
Due Diligence: Undergo a thorough background check.
Government Fees: Pay applicable processing fees.
Health care: Provide valid health insurance.
OPTION
Donation to the National Transformation Fund
USD 90,000 for single applicant
and USD 95,000 for a family of 2-4 people.
NON-REFUNDABLE INVESTMENT
Please note that mandatory government fees will be added to the declared investment amounts. As well as legal support services. Request a cost calculation from APEX.
Apex Capital Partners is the official licensed agent of the state of São Tomé and Príncipe for working with citizenship programs for investors.
São Tomé and Príncipe Passport Validity
The São Tomé and Principe Citizenship by Investment program’s central office is located in Dubai, UAE. Adults receive passports valid for seven years, while children under 16 receive passports valid for three years. You can reissue your passport after it expires with the assistance of the program’s official agent, Apex Capital Partners. The passport reissue process, like the passport collection process, is completely remote.
CARIBBEAN CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT
Caribbean citizenship by investment is allowed in Antigua & Barbuda, Anguilla, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, and St. Kitts & Nevis. Acquiring a second passport in Caribbean countries has many benefits.
CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT IN REAL ESTATE PROJECTS
Apex Capital Partners has experience in the real estate market. This allows you to find reliable developers around the world whose projects allow you to obtain citizenship for real estate.
ABOUT APEX CAPITAL PARTNERS
Apex Capital Partners Corp. is a full-service government mandated advisory firm specializing in second citizenship and investor immigration programs for a multinational clientele.
APEX provides services with end-to-end execution for many HNWI, representing them to Citizenship by investment programs in countries around the world.
- More than 35 YEARS of investment consulting
- More than 3 BILLION USD in investments
- More than 3000 CLIENTS served internationally
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