The Qualifying Route
National Development Contribution
A direct, non-refundable contribution to the National Transformation Fund — supporting renewable energy, healthcare, and education across the archipelago.
- From
- US$90,000
- Timeline
- 8 Weeks
The Program
A government-sanctioned pathway to citizenship.
The São Tomé & Príncipe Citizenship by Investment Program offers a clear qualifying route: a National Development Contribution. Grants full citizenship, for life, inheritable by descendants.
The São Tomé & Príncipe Citizenship by Investment Program offers one route: the National Development Contribution from US$90,000. It grants full citizenship for life, processed entirely remotely in approximately 8 weeks. Open to all nationalities except North Korea. No residency requirement, no travel obligation.
Pricing
NDC pricing — all-inclusive.
| Applicant | NDC Fee |
|---|---|
| Single applicant | US$90,000 |
| Couple (2 applicants) | US$95,000 |
| Family of 3 | US$95,000 |
| Family of 4 | US$95,000 |
| Additional dependant | US$5,000 |
| Due diligence fee | US$750 per adult (non-refundable) |
You pay the programme fee only after your application is approved by the São Tomé & Príncipe Citizenship Investment Unit.
Family Inclusion
A single application. Three generations covered.
Main applicantAged 18+
Spouse or de facto partnerUnmarried partners recognised
Children under 30Financially dependent on the applicant
Parents aged 55+Financially dependent
Stateless personsAccepted
Previously declinedConsidered on individual merit
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