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Sao Tome and Principe Country Profile

Passport
For more details visit Sao Tome and Principe Passport Ranking
  • Passport Grade
    D
  • Passport Ranking
    140/198
  • Passport Score
    29.6/198
  • Visa-free Countries
    59
  • Visa-required Countries
    139
  • Access to the World's GDP
    8%
  • Access to the World's Surface Area
    14%
  • Access to the World's Population
    20%
  • Access to the Unesco Sites
    16%
Citizenship and Naturalization
Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
  • Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
    Restricted
    Restricted: A child born in Sao Tome and Principe will become a citizen at birth if at least one of the parents "reside" in the country during the birth and are not in the service of another state.
Naturalization - Standard Conditions
  • Minimum residency period
    5 years
  • Physical presence requirement
    –
  • Language test
    –
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
    –
  • Can minor children naturalize?
    –
  • Can naturalized parents pass citizenship to a child born abroad?
    –
  • Can you lose naturalization due to prolonged absence/ naturalization elsewhere?
    –
Naturalization - Your Spouse is a Citizen
  • Living IN the country: Residency/marriage requirement
    – / –
  • Living ABROAD: Marriage requirement
    –
  • Language test
    –
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
    –
Naturalization - Other Beneficial Provisions
  • Your child is a citizen
    –
  • Citizens of specific countries
    –
"–": The provision has not been analysed.
Taxation
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  • Taxation Type
    Residence-based
A tax resident of a country with a RESIDENCE-BASED tax system pays taxes on their WORLDWIDE income. However, if you lose tax residency status there (e.g., by moving out), the country will generally stop taxing you.

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Sao Tome and Principe Overview
  • Region
    Sub Saharan Africa
  • Capital City
    São Tomé
  • Largest City
    São Tomé
  • Currency
    São Tomé and Príncipe dobra
  • Languages
    Portuguese, Forro
  • Population
    214.6 thousand (180th)
  • Life Expectancy
    67.1 years (193rd)
  • GDP (Nominal)
    $506 million (196th)
  • GDP/Capita
    2357.765249 (158th)
Useful Data
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  • Cost of Living
    Very cheap (2/7)
  • Climate
    Comfortable (2/5)
  • Safety
    The Safest (1/7)
  • Pollution
    Average (3/5)
  • English Proficiency
    Low (4/5)

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PREMIUM REPORTS
Sao Tome and Principe inside Schiff Sovereign resources
Resource TitleProductTypeDate
August 2025 SC Q&ASovereign ConfidentialSMCQ&A28-Aug-2508/28/25

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