Photo: Ben Sutherland (CC BY 2.0)São Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship by Investment
São Tomé and Príncipe, an island nation in the Gulf of Guinea off West Africa, grants citizenship in return for a contribution to the state. For a single applicant the government payments come to about USD $95,000, and the all-in budget including document issuance and professional fees is estimated at about USD $110,750.
São Tomé and Príncipe's citizenship by investment starts with a USD $90,000 contribution to the government. For a single applicant, adding a USD $5,000 submission and due-diligence fee, about USD $750 for the passport, citizenship certificate and ID, and a professional fee of about USD $15,000, the all-in budget is estimated at about USD $110,750. These figures are estimates and are confirmed before you commit to anything.
- Government Contribution
- USD $90,000
- Total Budget (single applicant, est.)
- About USD $110,750
- Processing Time
- Varies; confirmed at consultation
- Residency Required
- None
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Who Is This For?
- Individuals aged 18 or older
- A clean criminal record and a pass through due-diligence checks
- Good general health
- A legitimate, documentable source of funds
- No residence, mandatory travel or language-test requirement
- Nationality restrictions may apply; we check this at consultation, before you spend anything
How It Works
- 1
Consultation & Eligibility Check
ITC iLand reviews your background and confirms your nationality and suitability for the programme before you commit to anything.
- 2
Document Preparation
Compile passports, police clearances, medical certificates and proof of source of funds.
- 3
Application Submission
The application is submitted to the São Tomé and Príncipe government with the USD $5,000 submission and due-diligence fee.
- 4
Due Diligence Review
The government screens the applicant. Duration varies, and we do not promise a specific timeline.
- 5
Contribution & Documents Issued
On approval the contribution is paid and the citizenship certificate, passport and ID are issued.
Budget for a Single Applicant
The table below is the approximate budget for one single applicant. It does not apply to families, whose costs differ. The figures are estimates and are confirmed at consultation before you commit to anything.
| Cost | USD |
|---|---|
| Government contribution | $90,000 |
| Government submission / due-diligence fee | $5,000 |
| Passport + citizenship certificate + ID | $750 |
| Professional fee | About $15,000 |
| Estimated total | About $110,750 |
This is an estimate for a single applicant. ITC iLand does not guarantee outcomes or timelines, and the figures can change.
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Why ITC iLand for This Program?
ITC iLand has guided over 100 families through global citizenship and residency by investment programs. Before any payment, we check your nationality, source of funds and documents so the application is complete and compliant.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to published information it is paid into a government fund (the National Transformation Fund). We confirm the details at consultation before you commit.
For a single applicant the estimate is about USD $110,750: $90,000 contribution, $5,000 submission and due-diligence fee, about $750 for documents, and about $15,000 professional fee. These are estimates.
No. This budget is for a single applicant only. Family costs differ and are calculated at consultation.
Nationality restrictions may apply. We check your nationality before taking any fee.
Processing time varies and sources quote different figures. We do not guarantee a specific timeline and give a current estimate at consultation.
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