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Pathways to São Tomé and Príncipe Residence and Citizenship

Sao Tome and Principe

São Tomé and Príncipe’s covered routes include supported employment, an independent business, higher-education study, and joining a qualifying resident spouse. These use residence procedures. A separate fund-donation program allows eligible applicants to seek citizenship after background checks and government approval. A business investment and a citizenship donation have different conditions and outcomes.

The Central Africa guide compares the covered options and links to their requirements.

Ways to qualify

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Career & business

For people with a job offer, in-demand skills, or a business to build. Most of these routes lead to settlement, and in time to citizenship.

São Tomé and Príncipe Business Residence Running an approved local business can support a residence application in São Tomé and Príncipe. The business and your personal role must qualify. residency São Tomé and Príncipe Work Residence A local employer can support an application to live and work in São Tomé and Príncipe, subject to the required employment and residence approvals. residency

Investment & premium residence

For people who can qualify through an investment, real estate, business funds, or a premium residence fee rather than a job or family tie.

São Tomé and Príncipe Investment Citizenship Adults can apply for São Tomé and Príncipe citizenship through an approved nonrefundable donation, subject to background checks and government… citizenship

Family

For joining a partner, parent, or child who already lives there — or claiming citizenship through marriage.

São Tomé and Príncipe Spouse Residence A qualifying resident can apply to bring a spouse to São Tomé and Príncipe through family reunification. residency

Study

Routes to study there, and often to stay on and work after you graduate.

São Tomé and Príncipe Student Residence Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in São Tomé and Príncipe can support an application for student residence. residency