Antigua and Barbuda vs São Tomé and Príncipe
Starting price, timing, residence, family, restrictions and travel, side by side from each government's published rules.
Information checked 4 October 2026
Price
| Row |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| From (government minimum) | From USD 230,000 | From USD 90,000 |
Time and residence
| Row | | |
|---|---|---|
| Processing time, as published | Average initial response time is 90 days. | cip.gov.st publishes conflicting figures; all are quoted and none is picked: (1) FAQ: about 2 months to approval, then about 3-4 months from approval to passport; (2) About page: '5-6 Months'; (3) About the Program page: '2-3 Months'; (4) Investment Structure page: approvals 'in as little as two months' |
| Residence rule | 5 days in Antigua and Barbuda within the first 5 calendar years after citizenship (CIU); being raised to 30 days aggregate under the ECCIRA Agreement and the CIP (Amendment) Bill 2026 | None, before or after |
Family
| Row | | |
|---|---|---|
| Children | Children of the main applicant or spouse aged 30 or younger; any age if physically or mentally incapacitated and fully supported | Children up to 30 years old |
| Parents | Parents or grandparents of the main applicant or spouse aged 55+ and fully supported; any age if incapacitated | Parents and grandparents aged 55 and above |
Who can apply
| Row | | |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality restrictions | Refused unless conditions are met: Iran, Afghanistan, Yemen, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan | No nationality named as barred on the official page |
Travel (official visa lists only)
| Row | | |
|---|---|---|
| Schengen area | Visa-free short stays (Annex II) | Visa needed (Annex I) |
| United Kingdom | No visa; travel authorisation (ETA) needed | Visa needed (visa national) |
Sources and last checked
- Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) Regulations 2024, Statutory Instrument 2024 No. 50 (made 25 July 2024), hosted by CIU, checked 4 October 2026
- São Tomé and Príncipe CIU (cip.gov.st) — Donation to the National Transformation Fund, checked 4 October 2026
- CIU Brochure (update dated 17 Sept 2024, PDF), checked 4 October 2026
- São Tomé and Príncipe CIU (cip.gov.st) — FAQ, About, About the Program and Investment Structure pages, checked 4 October 2026
- CIU — Citizenship page, checked 4 October 2026
- São Tomé and Príncipe CIU (cip.gov.st) — Become a Citizen, checked 4 October 2026
- Citizenship by Investment Unit of Antigua and Barbuda — FAQ, checked 4 October 2026
- São Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship by Investment Program (official CIU site), Eligibility & Criteria, checked 4 October 2026
- Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, consolidated text 02018R1806-20251230 (EUR-Lex / Publications Office), latest consolidated version as of 2026-10-04, checked 4 October 2026
- GOV.UK, Immigration Rules Appendix Visitor: Visa national list (page updated 3 August 2026), checked 4 October 2026