São Tomé and Príncipe — services for living and doing business

Citizenship through a development contribution

Population:: 0.23m
Capital:: São Tomé
Currency:: Dobra (STN)
Time zone:: UTC+0
Languages:: Portuguese

1 service
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from $90 000
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0% markup on the expert's price
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licensed experts

São Tomé and Príncipe on the map

Services in São Tomé and Príncipe

1 service from vetted local experts. Pick a category — every option is inside.

Business in São Tomé and Príncipe

Company and sole-trader registration, liquidation, accounting and tax.

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Immigration in São Tomé and Príncipe

Citizenship by investment

from $90 000

Finance in São Tomé and Príncipe

Crypto exchange

price on request

Legal services in São Tomé and Príncipe

Lawyers, contracts, licences and deal support.

Coming soon

Life and travel in São Tomé and Príncipe

Flights · Short-term stays · VPN abroad

price on request

Healthcare in São Tomé and Príncipe

Health insurance

price on request

Property in São Tomé and Príncipe

Buying · Selling · Long-term rental and 1 more

price on request

Education in São Tomé and Príncipe

School and university admission, student visas and diploma recognition.

Coming soon

Prices are indicative — the expert quotes the final figure.

About the country

São Tomé and Príncipe is an island state off the coast of Africa. It runs an economic citizenship programme with minimal presence requirements.

Worth knowing

!Weak passport
!Little-known programme

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São Tomé and Príncipe: scores by area

5.0/ 10 — average scorecompare with all →

An expert estimate to get you oriented — we'll go through the details on the consultation.

Taxes (how favourable)6/10

Cost of living7/10

Safety6/10

Passport strength4/10

Infrastructure2/10

Business prospects3/10

Investment appeal4/10

Healthcare4/10

Environment9/10

Common questions

How can I move to São Tomé and Príncipe?

The catalogue covers these routes: citizenship by investment. The reference section describes 3 relocation programmes in total, with official conditions and links to government sources. Which route fits depends on whether you have a job, a business, property or relatives in the country - we'll go through it on a free consultation and pick the one that works.

What services can I arrange in São Tomé and Príncipe?

1 option across 5 areas: citizenship by investment, crypto exchange, flights, short-term stays, VPN abroad, health insurance, buying, selling and 2 more. Every option comes with a price, a timeline and the scope of work; the provider is a licensed local expert.

Can services in São Tomé and Príncipe be arranged remotely, without flying in?

Yes, all 1 option is available without a visit - documents are filed by power of attorney or online. The format is stated on each service card.

What does a consultation cost, and is there a markup on top?

The consultation is free and commits you to nothing. You sign the contract directly with the expert and pay their official price list - Pactors adds no markup and takes no commission from you.

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