Guides to São Tomé and Príncipe citizenship
Each guide is written by Darya Melnik, checked against Decree-Law 07/2025, the official CIU site and BRIDGES data, and dated. Start with the complete guide if you are new to the programme.
São Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship by Investment in 2026: The Complete Guide
How São Tomé and Príncipe citizenship by investment works in 2026: the $90,000 contribution, $95,750 in official costs for one person, the family, due diligence, the oath, the 7 year passport and the open questions of a young programme.
How Much São Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship Costs in 2026: Contribution, Fees and Family Examples
The full cost of São Tomé and Príncipe citizenship in 2026: $90,000 or $95,000 contribution, the $5,000 due diligence fee, $750 per person for documents, post-approval additions and worked family examples.
São Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship Application: Steps, Documents, Due Diligence and Timeline
How a São Tomé and Príncipe citizenship application goes in 2026: licensed agent, the UCID platform, documents and police certificates, due diligence, the prosecutor's opinion, payment within 90 days, the oath and realistic timelines.
São Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship for the Family: Spouse, Children up to 30, Parents and Grandparents
Who can join a São Tomé and Príncipe citizenship application in 2026: spouse or de facto partner, children up to 30, parents and grandparents, what a family pays, and the prices for adding relatives after approval.
São Tomé and Príncipe Passport in 2026: Visa-Free Countries, Schengen and the CPLP Route to Portugal
What a São Tomé and Príncipe passport gives in 2026: 58 destinations without a prior visa in the BRIDGES index, no Schengen or UK, 7 year validity, dual citizenship, and what the CPLP link with Portugal really means.
São Tomé vs Vanuatu, Nauru and the Caribbean: Which Citizenship Programme Fits
São Tomé and Príncipe compared with Vanuatu, Nauru, Dominica, Antigua and St Kitts in 2026: entry price, family cost, timelines, Schengen access, maturity of the programme and who each one suits.