Application Process
Eight weeks. Five stages. Zero travel.
A transparent end-to-end process, handled remotely by the people whose names are on the door. No marketplace, no referral chain — direct accountability from consultation to passport delivery.
The São Tomé & Príncipe citizenship application process takes approximately 8 weeks from formal submission to passport issuance. It involves five stages: consultation, due diligence, application preparation, government review, and passport delivery. The entire process is conducted remotely — no travel to São Tomé is ever required.
- Step 01
Week 0
Confidential Consultation
A free 30-minute call to assess your eligibility, family structure, and qualifying route. No obligation to proceed.
- Step 02
Week 1
Engagement & Due Diligence
We sign engagement documentation, collect KYC, and conduct an enhanced source-of-funds review aligned with international AML standards.
- Step 03
Weeks 2–4
Application Preparation
Document collection, certification, and translation. Application file built and reviewed in lock-step with the relevant ministry.
- Step 04
Weeks 4–6
Submission & Government Review
Application formally submitted. Government decision typically issued within 4–6 weeks of file lodgement.
- Step 05
Weeks 6–8
Investment, Approval & Passport
Qualifying contribution made. Citizenship granted. Certificate of Naturalisation and passport delivered to your nominated address.
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