A single, official fund route to a second citizenship reviewed with you honestly, without promising a guaranteed outcome or a fixed timeline.
There is a single current route: a non refundable contribution to the National Transformation Fund. Figures below are current published minimums; your exact total is confirmed at assessment.
National Transformation Fund Contribution
Contribution · Single route
A one time, non refundable contribution to the National Transformation Fund. There is no real estate or refundable investment route in the current programme.
Structure
Government fund contribution
Refundable
No
Holding period
Not applicable
Single applicant
USD 90,000
Family of 2–4
USD 95,000
Estimate the government contribution and fixed fees for your family. Sponsor cost, members added after approval and Caribbean Paradise advisory fees are quoted separately.
NTF contribution: USD 90,000 for a single applicant, USD 95,000 for a family of 2–4, plus USD 5,000 per additional dependent beyond four. Submission fee USD 5,000 per application; citizenship documents USD 750 per applicant. All amounts are subject to official change and confirmed at assessment.
An entry contribution from USD 90,000 among the more accessible fund routes to a second citizenship.
Eligible family members can be included within a single application, subject to the current rules.
The process is led remotely with no physical residence requirement, guided by your Licensed Marketing Agent.
Main Applicant and Eligible Family Members
Eligible family members
Each dependant category has its own conditions under the latest official rules, which we confirm for your specific family before submission. Source of funds and background checks apply to the main applicant and, where relevant, to dependants.
Due Diligence and Current Restrictions
Current restrictions change over time
Rather than publishing a fixed list of restricted nationalities, we check the current CIU / Licensed Marketing Agent position for your nationality as part of your assessment. Your information is kept confidential and used only for your case.
Eligibility assessment
We review your profile against the current requirements.
Document preparation
We prepare your file and the supporting source of funds evidence.
CIU submission & due diligence
Your application is submitted to the CIU, which conducts due diligence.
Approval in principle & contribution
On approval in principle, the National Transformation Fund contribution is completed.
Citizenship documents & passport
Citizenship documents are issued, followed by the passport application.
Government Decision and Passport-Issuance Timeline
Government decision
Indicative range at assessment
Depends on your case and the CIU's current workload shared as a realistic range, never a guaranteed date.
Post approval document issuance
A separate, later stage
Issuance of citizenship documents and the passport follows approval as a distinct stage.
Identity
Civil status
Address
Financial / source of funds
Police / medical
Dependants
Official forms
A sample of key destinations is shown below. Travel access varies by destination and can change; the full, verified list is provided as part of your case.
Schengen Area
United Kingdom
Ireland
Singapore
Hong Kong SAR
Malaysia
Turkey
Portugal
Brazil
CPLP states
Dual citizenship
CPLP
| Dimension |
São Tomé & Príncipe
|
Dominica
|
Grenada
|
St. Kitts & Nevis
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry amount | From USD 90,000 | At assessment | At assessment | At assessment |
| Routes | One official fund route (NTF) | Fund & real estate | Fund & real estate | Contribution & real estate |
| Residence rule | No physical residence requirement | Update sensitive | Update sensitive | Update sensitive |
| Programme maturity | Newer programme (2022 law) | Established programme | Established programme | Long established (1984) |
Country snapshot
Capital
São Tomé
Language
Portuguese
Currency
Dobra (STN)
Region
Gulf of Guinea
CPLP
Member state
A longer, plain-language guide to how the programme works, who it suits and what to weigh before you apply.
Our role goes beyond processing applications we guide clients through one of the most important strategic decisions of their international life.
Our role, clearly. Caribbean Paradise acts as your Licensed Marketing Agent adviser: we prepare and present your application. The CIU is the government body that reviews and decides it. We never represent a decision as guaranteed.
"A second citizenship is a long term decision. My role is to give you an honest, current picture so you can decide with confidence."
Yes. The programme is currently active under Nationality Law No. 07/2022 and Decree Law No. 07/2025. Rules and fees are set by the authorities and can change, so we verify the current position for your case at assessment.
The contribution starts at USD 90,000 for a single applicant or USD 95,000 for a family of two to four. Additional dependant, submission, and citizenship-document fees also apply.
The main applicant must be at least 18, have a clean criminal record, a lawful and verifiable source of funds, complete and accurate documents, and pass due diligence. Restricted nationality status is verified for your case rather than taken from a fixed list.
Yes. Eligible family members may include a spouse or partner, children up to age 30, and qualifying parents or grandparents. No physical residence or relocation is required during or after the application process.
Government approvals are currently typically issued within approximately 2–3 months, but this is not guaranteed. Passport and citizenship-document issuance is a separate post-approval stage and may take additional time.
No. CPLP membership does not automatically grant residence, work, or citizenship rights in Portugal. São Tomé & Príncipe citizens must still meet the applicable Portuguese visa and residence requirements.
The current programme has no physical residence requirement, and the process is led remotely. Passport and travel details are set out in the supplementary information, and we confirm the current position at assessment.
São Tomé and Príncipe is a member of the CPLP (Community of Portuguese Language Countries). Membership does not grant any automatic right of residence, work or citizenship in Portugal or any other country.
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