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ST — Residency · São Tomé and Príncipe

Residency&Naturalisation

A discreet African second-passport play for banking diversification and Lusophone access.

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MINIMUM ENTRY$200K USDDirect donation
3-6 MonthsPASSPORT SPEEDFull second passport
PROGRAM OVERVIEW

São Tomé and Príncipe — a Portuguese-speaking island republic in the Gulf of Guinea — offers a quiet, straightforward residency route through investment or business setup, with a path to naturalisation. For Indian principals seeking discreet banking diversification, a third nationality, and CPLP (Community of Portuguese Language Countries) access, it is an emerging alternative to the Caribbean.

InvestmentFrom USD 50K (business / property)
ResidencyRenewable, with naturalisation path
Processing60–90 days
Stay RequirementMinimal
BENEFITS

What you unlock.

  • +Path to a second nationality with low public profile
  • +Banking and asset diversification in a USD/EUR-friendly jurisdiction
  • +Member of CPLP — preferential mobility within the Lusophone world
  • +Family inclusion (spouse and children)
  • +Politically stable democracy, no exposure to OFAC sanctions regimes
REQUIREMENTS

What you need.

  • Qualifying investment in property, tourism or a registered business
  • Clean criminal record and source-of-funds documentation
  • Local bank account and tax registration
  • Periodic visits to maintain residency status
QUALIFYING ROUTES

Choose your structure.

From USD 50K

Property / Tourism Investment

Qualifying real-estate or eco-tourism investment on São Tomé or Príncipe island.

Project-based

Business Setup

Registered local company creating employment for nationals.

Time-based

Naturalisation Track

Long-form route to nationality after qualifying residence period.

TIMELINE

From brief to card.

Month 1

Structure & KYC

Local entity, bank account and tax ID established remotely.

Month 1–2

Investment Deployed

Funds transferred and committed to qualifying activity.

Month 2-3

Residency Card

Residence permit issued for principal and family.

Multi-year

Naturalisation

Apply for nationality after meeting the residency-period threshold.

CONSIDERATIONS

Smaller, less - marketed program — execution depends entirely on local counsel quality

Best paired with a primary residency(Dubai / Greece) rather than as a sole base

Optimal for principals wanting discreet diversification, not high- profile mobility

PRIVATE CONSULTATION

Bookyour45-minuteconsultation.

Pick a date and time that works for you. We map your capital, residency goals and timeline against current market windows — then propose a sequenced plan.

  • Buyer-only · no developer commissions accepted
  • Confidential · NDA on request
  • Engagement starts from USD 5,000 advisory fee
  • One-click WhatsApp cancel · no email tag
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Pick a day that suits you.

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Disclaimer

Disclaimer: We are real estate advisory and give you best returns property selection and ROI driven investments. We are not a financial advisory and do not deal with banking services.

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