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
Investment Schedule
All figures in US dollars
| Application | NDC | Submission | Processing | Minor Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Single Applicant Main applicant only | $90,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $750 | $100,750 |
Couple Applicant & spouse / partner | $95,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $1,500 | $106,500 |
Family of Three Couple & one dependent | $95,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $2,250 | $107,250 |
Family of Four Couple & two dependents | $95,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $3,000 | $108,000 |
Family of Five Couple & three dependents | $100,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $3,750 | $113,750 |
Family of Four + Parent Couple, two dependents & one parent (55+) | $100,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $3,750 | $113,750 |
Each additional dependant | +$5,000 | — | — | +$750 | — |
- — The National Development Contribution is payable only upon approval by the São Tomé & Príncipe Citizenship Investment Unit.
- — Submission and processing fees are payable at the time of application and are non-refundable.
- — Minor fees cover the issuance of the passport, national identification, and citizenship certificate, charged at US$750 per applicant.
- — Eligible dependants: spouse or de facto partner, children under 30 (financially dependent), and parents aged 55 and over.
- — Open to applicants of all nationalities except the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
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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