Sao Tome and Principe Passport

Nomad Capitalist Passport Index Ranking

The Sao Tome and Principe Passport is currently ranked Number 142 in the Nomad Capitalist Passport Index with a total score of 50.5. This ranking, relative to other passports, has been calculated by considering the government of Sao Tome and Principe’s approach not just to travel, but to international taxation laws, global perception, dual citizenship and personal freedom.

Travel 71 Taxation 30 Perception 30 Dual Citizenship 30 Freedom 30

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Travel Destinations from Sao Tome and Principe ^{50% in total score}

For the Sao Tome and Principe Travel Score calculation, we relied on government travel data from 199 passport-issuing countries and territories, combined with real-time intelligence and proprietary research. This factor includes a Mobility Score (MS) measuring ease of travel, which focuses on visa-free (VF) travel, visa on arrival (VOA), eTA and eVisa (if issued within three days). Based on that data, we assigned Sao Tome and Principe a Travel Score of 71 which means that Sao Tome and Principe passport holders can enter a total of 71 destinations — either without a visa, through a visa on arrival or via an eTA.

Taxation in Sao Tome and Principe ^{20% in total score}

For the Sao Tome and Principe Taxation Score calculation, we relied on data from our network of tax vendors, news sources and tax authorities. Based on that data, we assigned Sao Tome and Principe a Taxation Score of 30, meaning that Sao Tome and Principe allows citizens to relocate to avoid tax.

Perception ^{10% in total score}

For the Sao Tome and Principe Perception Score calculation, we relied on the World Happiness Report, the Human Development Index and subjective factors from our networks’ experience to determine how each country’s citizens are perceived and recognised. Based on that data, we assigned Sao Tome and Principe a Perception Score of 30, meaning that Sao Tome and Principe citizens experience intermediate hostility.

Dual Citizenship ^{10% in total score}

For the Sao Tome and Principe Dual Citizenship Score calculation, we relied on embassy data and our experience to assess the ability to hold dual citizenship. Based on that data, we assigned Sao Tome and Principe a Dual Citizenship Score of 30, meaning that Sao Tome and Principe citizens are often allowed to hold other citizenships but with certain restrictions.

Freedom ^{10% in total score}

For the Sao Tome and Principe Freedom Score calculation, we relied on data and news reports on mandatory military service, government surveillance, press freedom and other factors to determine the personal freedom of citizens and expats. Based on that data, we assigned Sao Tome and Principe a Freedom Score of 30, meaning that Sao Tome and Principe citizens have intermediate freedom.