A Second Citizenship for Under $100K. First-Class, Not Second-Tier.
São Tomé & Príncipe is one of the two most affordable citizenship-by-investment programs in the world — and citizens by donation hold exactly the same rights as citizens by descent. Fully remote, no markup, paid only on approval.
~$96K
All-In, Single Applicant
1–3 Months
Processing Time
No Visit
Fully Remote
Dual OK
Keep Your Current Passport
Who Is It For?
STP citizenship is built for people who want optionality and a genuine Plan B without spending half a million dollars.
Plan B Seekers
You want a real backup citizenship in case the world goes sideways — at a price that doesn't require liquidating assets.
Globally Mobile Individuals
You already live across borders and want a neutral, non-aligned passport to diversify your geopolitical exposure.
Privacy & Optionality Maximizers
You value a low-profile second citizenship that gives you more options without drawing attention.
Affordable-CBI Hunters
You want the lowest-cost route to a fully-fledged second citizenship — not a residency permit, an actual passport.
Geopolitical Hedgers
You treat citizenship like a portfolio. One passport is a single point of failure; you want the right to exit before you ever need it — a hedge against the country you were born in.
Sovereign Individuals
You earn online, hold crypto, and answer to no single jurisdiction. A second citizenship is infrastructure for a life that isn't bound to one government.
Key Benefits
First-Class Citizenship — No Second-Tier Status
Unlike many Caribbean programs, STP law makes no distinction between citizens by investment and citizens by descent. Same rights, same standing, full stop.
Among the Cheapest CBIs on Earth
From ~$96,000 all-in for a single applicant (donation + government fees). One of the two most affordable citizenship-by-investment programs anywhere.
No Agency Markup, Paid Only on Approval
Our licensed agent charges nothing on top of the government-set fees and donation. He takes all the risk — you pay only if your application is approved.
No Travel Required
The entire process is handled remotely. No need to visit São Tomé & Príncipe at any stage of the application.
Family & Future Generations
Add your spouse, children up to 30, and parents/grandparents 55+. Citizenship passes by descent to children born afterward at standard registration cost.
Geopolitical Diversification
A neutral, non-aligned second citizenship in the Gulf of Guinea — plus CPLP (Portuguese-speaking community) and African Union mobility pathways as they develop.
The Process
- Book a call with our licensed STP agent
- Confirm eligibility and which dependents to include
- Receive a transparent, all-in quote — no hidden markup
Requirements
- Valid passport (biodata pages) and recent photos
- Proof of residential address
- Marriage / birth certificates for any dependents
- Proof of source of funds
- Clean criminal background
- No travel to São Tomé & Príncipe required
What It Costs
Single applicant, all-in: the donation to the National Transformation Fund plus government fees. No agency markup on top — our licensed agent is paid out of the government commission, not by charging you extra. You pay only after your application is approved.
Book a ConsultationFamily of four: ~$102,000 all-in. Each additional dependent from $5,000. Final quote confirmed on your consultation call.
Polystate works with a government-licensed São Tomé & Príncipe agent who charges no markup and is paid only on a successful, approved application.
Start Your São Tomé & Príncipe Citizenship
Tell us about yourself and we'll introduce you to our licensed agent with a link to book your consultation. No markup, paid only on approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. It was launched on 1 August 2025 under Decree-Law No. 07/2025 and is administered through a Citizenship Investment Unit. Only government-licensed agents can submit applications — applications from unlicensed intermediaries are rejected.