Stepan Makarov Brazil residence permit through São Tomé and Príncipe citizenship
Investors with a São Tomé and Príncipe passport can obtain a residence permit in Brazil through a simplified procedure. After one year of living in Brazil, they can apply for citizenship.
Obtaining period
In 1 year
Brazilian citizenship can be obtained
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Both São Tomé and Príncipe and Brazil are members of the Community of
After just one year of living in Brazil, citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can apply for citizenship — while the standard naturalisation waiting period is four years. In addition, they are not required to take a Portuguese language test.
Obtaining São Tomé and Príncipe citizenship by investment is, for many foreigners, the first step towards obtaining residence and citizenship in Brazil.
5 benefits of obtaining a Brazil residence permit through São Tomé and Príncipe citizenship
Citizenship after one year
A Brazilian passport allows
Simple process
Access to foreign banking services
Status for the whole family
Citizenship for children
Practical guide on the Brazil residence permit through São Tomé and Príncipe citizenship
Step-by-step procedure- Requirements for applicants
- Answers to frequently asked questions
Requirements for applicants for a Brazil residence permit
Aged 18 or older
No criminal record
In a registered marriage
Aged 17 or younger
Two stages to obtain a Brazil residence permit through São Tomé and Príncipe citizenship
Calculate the cost for Brazil residence permit through São Tomé and Príncipe citizenship for your family
Main documents for applying for a Brazil residence permit
- São Tomé and Príncipe passport or identity card
- Birth certificate
- Marriage certificate
- Certificate of no criminal record from the country of permanent residence
- Declaration of no criminal record in Brazil or abroad for the past five years
- Proof of address in Brazil
- Proof of payment for the CRNM residence card
How to obtain a Brazil residence permit through São Tomé and Príncipe citizenship: step‑by‑step process
Preliminary check
A compliance specialist reviews the investor’s background to identify potential issues that could affect the process of obtaining citizenship and residence in advance.
The investor completes a questionnaire with their personal details and provides a copy of their passport and tax identification number.
Preparation and submission of documents for São Tomé and Príncipe citizenship
Passportivity lawyers help collect and prepare the documents for citizenship application: arrange translation and notarisation.
The application is submitted to the CIU, the Citizenship by Investment and Donation Unit. Lawyers complete the forms and upload the documents, while the investor pays the application fee.
Due Diligence and investment transfer
The CIU checks the investor’s background and reviews their sources of income, criminal records, and other encumbrances. If the applicant’s history is clear, they receive approval.
The applicant transfers the funds to the National Transformation Fund. After the payment is confirmed, lawyers receive the citizenship certificate and provide it to the investor.
Obtaining a São Tomé and Príncipe passport
The investor’s passport is issued. It can be obtained remotely through a licensed agent.
Preparation of documents for a Brazil residence permit
Lawyers complete the electronic residence permit application and prepare a list of documents required for submission. They also help prepare the documents for submission and arrange translation by sworn translators in Brazil.
Residence permit application submission
The investor travels to Brazil and visits a Federal Police office to submit the residence permit documents.
Biometric data collection
Lawyers help the investor schedule an appointment to provide biometric data at a police office. At the appointed time, the investor visits the office, has their photograph taken, and provides fingerprints.
Obtaining a Brazil residence permit
The migration authorities review the residence permit application within up to 180 days. The residence card is issued within 30 days after the application is approved.
Applying for Brazilian citizenship 🔥
After one year of living with a residence permit, the investor can apply for citizenship. An investor with a São Tomé and Príncipe passport does not need to take a Portuguese language test but must prove that they have stayed in Brazil for at least nine months during the year.
The citizenship application is reviewed within at least four months.
Why clients choose us
Reliable partner
Passportivity operates exclusively within the conditions established by Executive Decree No. 320 of August 8, 2008, and Law No. 3 of February 22, 2008.
Deep expertise
With over 11 years of experience in investment immigration and financial planning, we are equipped to handle even the most complex client needs.
Personalised approach
We create detailed,
Support at every stage
From your first consultation through to the issuance of your residence permit or passport, our legal team supports you every step of the way.
Additional services
We obtain a tax number, conclude a lease agreement, or apostille documents — we handle additional requests upon demand.
Flexible communication and 24/7 availability
Meet us in person or online, whatever suits you best.
We respond to enquiries within two hours. Your case is handled by a dedicated lawyer who is always in touch.
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For over 10 years, we've been helping clients navigate the path to citizenship and residency. Our approach combines
Frequently asked questions
Citizens of
Brazilian citizenship is obtained through naturalisation, but the required period is reduced from four years to one. Citizens of
Citizenship of a CPLP country serves as the basis for obtaining a residence permit in Brazil. Foreign nationals with other citizenships need to establish a reason for staying in Brazil, such as taking a job with a Brazilian company or purchasing property.
Yes. A CPLP residence permit allows holders to legally work, conduct business, and study in Brazil without requiring a separate work or student visa, subject to applicable Brazilian laws and regulations.
The process of obtaining a São Tomé passport through its Citizenship by Investment program takes around 6 months.
Yes, eligible family members can be included in the application. The main applicant must be at least 18 years old and have no criminal record. Eligible family members include a legally married spouse and children aged 17 or younger.
The naturalisation waiting period for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe is one year from the date of obtaining a residence permit. During this year, they need to spend at least nine months in Brazil.
The minimum investment is $98,100, increasing to $95,000 for a family of four. The investor makes a
Additional expenses include:
- application fee — $5,250;
- government fees — from $750 per applicant;
- translation and notary services — from $1,000.
The standard document package includes a São Tomé and Príncipe passport or identity card, certificate of no criminal record, proof of address in Brazil, birth certificate, and marriage certificate. The documents are translated into Portuguese by sworn translators in Brazil. Passportivity lawyers help organise the process.
The residence permit applicant must provide a certificate of no criminal record from their country of citizenship and the countries where they have lived during the past five years.
Brazil and São Tomé and Príncipe do not require applicants to renounce citizenship of other countries. However, applicants for a São Tomé and Príncipe passport are subject to a restriction: they may hold no more than two citizenships at the time of application.
The migration service reviews a residence permit application within up to 180 days. During this period, it may request additional documents from the applicant. Passportivity lawyers help clients respond promptly to such requests.
Worldwide income is taxed only for Brazilian tax residents. Foreign nationals become tax residents after spending more than 183 days in the country within a
Yes. Personal submission of the residence permit application and biometric data collection are mandatory stages of obtaining a Brazil residence permit.
An investor will spend $98,100 or more on the entire process of obtaining a Brazil residence permit, including São Tomé and Príncipe citizenship.
- investment for obtaining citizenship — $98,100+;
- government fees for obtaining citizenship — $6,000+;
- translation and notary services for obtaining citizenship — $1,000+;
- government fees for obtaining a residence permit — $73+;
- translation and notary services for obtaining a residence permit — $1,000+.
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