{"id":15357,"date":"2026-04-14T09:03:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T05:03:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uno-capital.com\/?p=15357"},"modified":"2026-04-14T09:09:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T05:09:39","slug":"sao-tome-citizenship-by-investment-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uno-capital.com\/ar\/blog\/sao-tome-citizenship-by-investment-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 Citizenship by Investment 2026: Remote Process and New Rules Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"15357\" class=\"elementor elementor-15357\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-83bb3c7 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-items-bottom wd-boxed elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"83bb3c7\" 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eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b46bb3a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b46bb3a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3aea0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f3aea0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe\u2019s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program has undergone a significant update in April 2026. The latest memorandum issued by the Citizenship Investment Unit (CIU) introduces a mix of operational improvements and temporary restrictions that investors must understand before applying.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>This update reflects a program that is still evolving, balancing accessibility with stricter compliance measures.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e161d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3e161d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key Highlights of the April 2026 Update<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b5b1d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b5b1d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The official memorandum outlines three major changes:<br \/><br \/><\/p><ul><li><strong>Introduction of fully remote passport and ID issuance<br \/><br \/><\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Temporary suspension of applications for individuals with three or more nationalities<br \/><br \/><\/strong><\/li><li><strong>A hold on adult dependent children (above 18 years)<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>Each of these changes impacts applicants differently, making it essential to review them carefully.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f91987 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2f91987\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Remote Passport Issuance Now Approved<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d368a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d368a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One of the most important developments is the move toward a <strong>fully remote application process<\/strong>.<br \/><br \/><\/p><p>Until early April 2026, applicants were required to complete biometric enrollment in person. This meant traveling to S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe or visiting designated embassies in Lisbon or Brussels for fingerprint and signature capture.<br \/><br \/><\/p><p>With the new legislative amendment:<br \/><br \/><\/p><ul><li>Applicants can now complete <strong>identity verification through a secure video process. <\/strong>This includes a short video verification with the Civil Registry and Notary Office<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>The <strong>National ID and passport can be issued remotely<br \/><br \/><\/strong><\/li><li>There is <strong>no need for international travel<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>This change removes a major logistical barrier. For many investors, traveling solely for biometrics was inconvenient and time-consuming.<br \/><br \/><\/p><p>While this shift improves accessibility, authorities have emphasized that the goal is to <strong>enhance compliance and identity verification<\/strong>, not just convenience. A dedicated team has been assigned to ensure the process remains secure and efficient.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dd3093 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2dd3093\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Applications with Three or More Nationalities Put on Hold<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa3458e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aa3458e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Another key update is the <strong>temporary suspension of applications<\/strong> for individuals holding <strong>three or more citizenships<\/strong>.<br \/><br \/><\/p><p>This restriction is based on <strong>Nationality Law No. 07\/2022<\/strong>, which currently does not permit granting citizenship under such circumstances.<br \/><br \/><\/p><p>Although an amendment to relax this rule was expected, it has not yet been finalized by Parliament.<br \/><br \/><\/p><p>As a result:<br \/><br \/><\/p><ul><li>New applications from individuals with <strong>three or more passports are currently not being accepted<br \/><br \/><\/strong><\/li><li>This measure is <strong>temporary<\/strong>, pending legislative clarification<\/li><\/ul><p>Industry experts suggest that while there is demand from multi-passport holders, the overall impact of this restriction may remain limited.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64f4332 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"64f4332\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Adult Dependents Above 18 Temporarily On Hold<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ad89bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ad89bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The third update relates to <strong>adult dependent children<\/strong> included in applications.<br \/><br \/><\/p><p>The CIU has confirmed that:<br \/><br \/><\/p><ul><li>A <strong>revised dependency framework is under development<br \/><br \/><\/strong><\/li><li>Until the new regulations are published, <strong>passport issuance for adult dependents (above 18 years) is paused<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>This means families planning to include adult children in their application may need to wait until the updated framework is officially released.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c413c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3c413c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Young Program Evolving in Real Time<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4651ab4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4651ab4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Launched in September 2025, S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9\u2019s CBI program quickly gained attention as one of the most affordable citizenship options globally, with an entry point of USD 90,000 through a government donation.<br \/><br \/><\/p><p>In its early months:<br \/><br \/><\/p><ul><li>The program received 200+ applications<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>The first passport was issued in January 2026<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Regulatory enforcement has already begun, including action against non-compliant agents<\/li><\/ul><p>The latest changes highlight a program that is still aligning its operations with its legal framework.<br \/><br \/><\/p><ul><li>The remote processing update improves efficiency and applicant experience<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>The nationality and dependency restrictions reflect ongoing legal adjustments<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7910f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c7910f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What This Means for Investors<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5944945 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5944945\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This update presents both opportunities and considerations:<br \/><br \/><\/p><p><strong>Advantages<br \/><br \/><\/strong><\/p><ul><li><p>Fully remote process eliminates travel requirements<br \/><br \/><\/p><\/li><li><p>Faster and more convenient application experience<br \/><br \/><\/p><\/li><li><p>Improved operational structure<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Considerations<br \/><br \/><\/strong><\/p><ul><li><p>Applicants with multiple nationalities (3+) must wait<br \/><br \/><\/p><\/li><li><p>Families including adult dependents may face delays<br \/><br \/><\/p><\/li><li><p>Regulatory updates are still ongoing<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>For investors, timing and eligibility have become more important than ever.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-536de64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"536de64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How UNO Capital Helps You Navigate 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