Program Advantages

  • ✦ Favorable visa-free and visa-on-arrival access to over 60 countries across Africa, Asia, and more.
  • ✦ Extremely cost-effective entry point for obtaining a legitimate second passport.
  • ✦ No requirement to reside in, or travel to, São Tomé & Príncipe to maintain citizenship.
  • ✦ The country legally permits dual citizenship without the need to renounce your origin nationality.
  • ✦ Exceptionally welcoming tax laws with zero global income or inheritance tax for non-residents.
  • ✦ A peaceful, politically stable, and developing economy providing long-term security.
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Investment Options

1. National Development Fund Contribution

A direct, non-refundable monetary contribution to the government to support infrastructure and national development projects.

  • Single Applicant Contact us for current threshold
  • Family Applications Adjusted based on family structure
2. Approved Real Estate / Enterprise Investment

Investment into government-approved real estate developments or local enterprises supporting the island's tourism or agricultural economy.

  • Minimum Enterprise/Property Value Contact us for current threshold
  • Holding Constraint Subject to program regulations

Procedures & Timeline

Step 1: Onboarding & File Preparation
Avion Citizenship evaluates your profile, advises on the most suitable option, and initiates the collection, translation, and notarization of required documents.
Step 2: Submission & Due Diligence
The complete application is submitted to the relevant government authorities. Strict background checks and security due diligence are conducted.
Step 3: Approval in Principle & Investment
Once cleared, the government issues an approval letter. The applicant then fulfills the remaining financial contribution or real estate purchase.
Step 4: Passport Issuance
Following proof of investment, the citizenship certificate is issued, and the São Tomé & Príncipe passport is printed and delivered directly to the applicant.