By NicholasHunt March 25, 2026 - 2:06am

Hi everyone,

I’ve been researching different citizenship by investment programs and recently found São Tomé and Príncipe citizenship by investment. It looks appealing because of the lower entry cost and relatively fast processing, but at the same time it’s not as widely discussed as Caribbean programs.

I also came across Astons – são tomé and príncipe citizenship by investment application and legal support, where they handle the full process from due diligence to approval.

I’m trying to understand if this is a solid option or something to approach carefully, so I’d appreciate real feedback:

Is the São Tomé CBI program stable and recognized internationally?
How does it compare in terms of benefits vs Caribbean passports?
Are there any hidden risks or limitations?
How transparent are timelines and approval chances?
Has anyone here worked with Astons for this program?

Any honest insights would be really useful for evaluating São Tomé citizenship by investment as a long-term solution.