Nauru vs São Tomé and Príncipe

These two share the lowest starting price of the nine programmes, USD 90,000, though Nauru's is a reduced rate that runs until 31 December 2026. Neither has a residence rule, but only Nauruan passport holders can make short Schengen trips without a visa.

Information checked 4 October 2026

Price
Waves breaking on the rocky shore of NauruNauruPico Cão Grande, the volcanic rock spire rising above the rainforest of São Tomé, São Tomé and PríncipeSão Tomé and Príncipe
From (government minimum)From USD 90,000 (reduced rate until 31 December 2026)From USD 90,000
Time and residence
Processing time, as publishedTypically, three to four months from submission to citizenship approvalcip.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 ruleNone - no residence, stay or visit requirementNone, before or after
Family
ChildrenYes - children of the principal applicant or spouse, including adopted children; no age limit stated in the Act's definitionChildren up to 30 years old
ParentsYes - parents of the principal applicant or spouseParents and grandparents aged 55 and above
Who can apply
Nationality restrictionsNo nationality named as barred on the official pageNo nationality named as barred on the official page
Travel (official visa lists only)
Schengen areaVisa-free short stays (Annex II)Visa needed (Annex I)
United KingdomVisa needed (visa national)Visa needed (visa national)
Sources and last checked
  1. RONLAW - Extension of the Designation of the Special Project for the Iruwa Initiative, SL 28 of 2026, GN 570/2026, Gazette 197/2026 (5 June 2026), checked 4 October 2026
  2. São Tomé and Príncipe CIU (cip.gov.st) — Donation to the National Transformation Fund, checked 4 October 2026
  3. Naoero Program Office (official programme website, ecrcp.gov.nr) - Contribution page, checked 4 October 2026
  4. São Tomé and Príncipe CIU (cip.gov.st) — FAQ, About, About the Program and Investment Structure pages, checked 4 October 2026
  5. Naoero Program Office - FAQ page, checked 4 October 2026
  6. RONLAW - Naoero Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Act 2024 (No 15 of 2024), consolidated serv6, checked 4 October 2026
  7. São Tomé and Príncipe CIU (cip.gov.st) — Become a Citizen, checked 4 October 2026
  8. Naoero Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program (official site), How to Apply - Eligibility Criteria, checked 4 October 2026
  9. São Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship by Investment Program (official CIU site), Eligibility & Criteria, checked 4 October 2026
  10. Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, consolidated text 02018R1806-20251230 (EUR-Lex / Publications Office), latest consolidated version as of 2026-10-04, checked 4 October 2026
  11. GOV.UK, Immigration Rules Appendix Visitor: Visa national list (page updated 3 August 2026), checked 4 October 2026
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Sources and last checked4 government and official sources · checked 4 October 2026
  1. RONLAW - Extension of the Designation of the Special Project for the Iruwa Initiative, SL 28 of 2026, GN 570/2026, Gazette 197/2026 (5 June 2026), checked 4 October 2026
  2. São Tomé and Príncipe CIU (cip.gov.st) — Donation to the National Transformation Fund, checked 4 October 2026
  3. Naoero Program Office - FAQ page, checked 4 October 2026
  4. Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, consolidated text 02018R1806-20251230 (EUR-Lex / Publications Office), latest consolidated version as of 2026-10-04, checked 4 October 2026
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