Africa (Gulf of Guinea) · Citizenship by Investment
São Tomé & Príncipe 🇸🇹
Emerging African program with low threshold.
São Tomé & Príncipe is an emerging African CBI destination offering the lowest legal entry threshold globally. A former Portuguese colony, it operates a territorial tax system and provides Lusophone/African regional access.
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Country Profile
At a Glance
- Region
- Africa (Gulf of Guinea)
- Capital
- São Tomé
- Currency
- Dobra (STN)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Population
- ~230,000
- Tax Profile
- Territorial — foreign-source income of non-residents untaxed
- CRS Status
- Limited CRS participation
- Dual Citizenship
- Permitted
Why Choose São Tomé & Príncipe
Key Advantages
Lowest legal CBI entry point globally
Territorial tax system — no tax on foreign-source income
Fast 2–4 month processing
No residency or visit requirement
Portuguese-speaking Lusophone community access
Investment Options
How To Qualify
Option 01
USD 75,000+
Government Contribution
Single applicant
Option 02
USD 90,000+
Family Contribution
Family of 4
Requirements
- Clean criminal record and due diligence
- Proof of source of funds
- Health declaration
- No visit required
Family Inclusions
Spouse and dependent children
Residency Requirement
None
Processing Timeline
2–4 months
Our Take
Lowest entry cost globally
Territorial tax system.
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