AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUNESCO & Tourism: UNESCO added new World Heritage sites, including São Tomé and Príncipe’s Roças (colonial plantations) and the Principe Collection Rocas, strengthening the islands’ brand as a heritage-led, low-crowd destination. Citizenship-by-Investment: São Tomé and Príncipe launched a “golden passport” for a $90,000 National Transformation Fund contribution (plus fees), aiming to raise foreign currency for education, healthcare, energy and infrastructure amid an IMF-flagged growth slowdown. US Visa Policy: The US made its refundable visa bond programme permanent, with São Tomé and Príncipe listed among affected countries; consular officers may require up to $20,000 for B1/B2 visas, refunded if travellers comply and depart on time. Diplomacy & Trade Links: Serbia’s FM Marko Đurić met São Tomé and Príncipe PM Américo Ramos to discuss expanding cooperation in education, healthcare, agriculture, digitalisation and culture, alongside Expo 2027 participation. Travel Access Snapshot: Panama published a visa-free list that includes São Tomé and Príncipe, highlighting limited but valuable travel access for the country’s passport holders.
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