Hi forum,

I’m currently looking into São Tomé and Príncipe citizenship by investment as an alternative to more common CBI programs. It seems attractive due to lower entry costs and faster processing, but I’m not sure how solid it is in practice.

I also found Astons – são tomé and príncipe citizenship by investment services, which offers full support including legal checks, application handling, and investment guidance.

Would like to hear from anyone who has real experience or has seriously researched this option:

Is the São Tomé CBI program reliable and recognized internationally?
How does it compare to Caribbean citizenship options in terms of benefits?
Are timelines and approvals as straightforward as advertised?
Is it a good long-term solution for mobility and business?
Has anyone worked with Astons on this program specifically?

Any honest feedback or insights would really help to understand if São Tomé citizenship by investment is worth considering.