Citizenship through the investment or donation framework introduced by Decree-Law 7/2025.
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São Tomé and Príncipe · A CLOSER LOOK
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DESTINATIONSão Tomé and Príncipe
REGIONAfrica
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Move forward with clarity.Coordinate the application and understand the next steps in the official process.
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Plan beyond the application.Discuss arrival, renewals and the continuing support relevant to your chosen route.
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The application, qualifying conditions and outcome for São Tomé and Príncipe.
Citizenship by Investment
CIU confirmation requiredDoes this service lead to residence, settlement or citizenship?
Citizenship application: Citizenship through the investment or donation framework introduced by Decree-Law 7/2025.
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What current restriction or special condition applies?
The latest CIU memo located, dated 10 April 2026, paused applications from holders of three or more foreign nationalities and adult-dependent passport issuance. Any subsequent changes and current prices need written CIU confirmation.
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How does this application work?
First obtain written CIU confirmation that the applicant’s nationalities and dependants are currently accepted, together with the investment and fee schedule. The April 2026 memo describes due diligence, nationality/civil-registration and passport stages, but the identified pauses and any later procedural changes must be resolved before proceeding.
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Who is eligible for this route?
Applicants must meet the nationality-law and CIU conditions. Existing nationalities and adult-dependent eligibility require particular attention.
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What documents and financial commitments are required?
Prepare certified identity, family and financial records, satisfy due diligence and obtain a current written CIU investment/fee schedule. Confirm the applicable civil-registration and passport procedure before relying on a remote application.
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What status or rights does this route provide?
A possible grant of São Toméan nationality and subsequent identity/passport documents after the official process is completed.
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