Against the backdrop of growing global demand for residency and citizenship planning, São Tomé and Príncipe is emerging as a highly anticipated new choice in the 2026 investment citizenship market, thanks to its low investment threshold, convenient application process, and relaxed eligibility requirements.
With the official launch of the investment citizenship program, the application channels and service systems for the São Tomé project are continuously being refined, providing a clearer and more standardized path for families interested in securing a second citizenship.
Recently, WorldWay has been officially authorized by the government of São Tomé and Príncipe to serve as a global licensed agent for its investment citizenship program. Since launching its investment citizenship services in 2000, WorldWay has leveraged its extensive project experience, mature and standardized processing procedures, and professional service team to provide investment families with more secure and efficient citizenship planning support.
A Legally Supported and Reliable Program
The São Tomé and Príncipe Investment Citizenship Program is established in accordance with Decree No. 07/2025, which came into effect on August 1, 2025. This decree allows foreign investors to obtain citizenship and a passport by making a donation starting from USD 90,000 to the National Transformation Fund (FNT). This means that the São Tomé immigration program is a government-supported investment citizenship project with a clear legal framework.
Simple Requirements, Fully Remote Processing
The entire application process can be completed remotely; there is no requirement for applicants to visit São Tomé, nor are there any language tests, interviews, or long-term residency requirements. After obtaining citizenship, applicants can continue to work and live in their original place of residence.
For families who do not wish to change their current center of life, this model of "separating citizenship planning from actual residence" offers a high degree of convenience.
One Application Covers Four Generations
The São Tomé project has relatively relaxed coverage for family members. The main applicant can include their spouse, unmarried and financially dependent children under the age of 30, as well as parents and grandparents over the age of 55 in the application.
Fast Approval Pace
The project adopts a "pre-approval, post-donation" model. Once the applicant receives approval in principle, they proceed with the donation arrangements, with approval typically granted in about 2-3 months.
Citizenship in a Portuguese-Speaking Country, Expanding Long-Term Planning Options
São Tomé and Príncipe is a member of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP). The CPLP covers various countries and regions, including Portugal, Brazil, Angola, and Mozambique.
A framework for personnel movement, visas, residency, and consular cooperation has been established among CPLP member states. Citizens of São Tomé can legally apply for residency permits in Portugal or Brazil, and upon meeting local requirements, can further plan for permanent residency or citizenship paths.
This means that São Tomé citizenship can not only serve as a second citizenship for the family but also provide more options for future living, business, and long-term development in Portuguese-speaking countries.
Low Threshold, High Efficiency, Increasing Family Citizenship Options
Starting from USD 90,000, fully remote processing, no residency requirements, and support for four generations of the family, combined with a process design of pre-approval followed by donation, the São Tomé investment citizenship project provides a more flexible citizenship planning path for applicants who wish to balance cost, efficiency, and family coverage.
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