AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoU.S. Visa Policy Shock: The United States has made its refundable visa bond programme permanent, letting consular officers require B1 business and B2 tourism applicants from 50 countries (including São Tomé and Príncipe) to post deposits up to $20,000 before visas are issued—refunded only if travellers comply and leave on time. Golden Passport Push: São Tomé and Príncipe is also marketing a “golden passport” citizenship-by-investment option, offering citizenship for a one-time $90,000 contribution to its National Transformation Fund (plus fees), with a fast, non-real-estate route for applicants. Tourism Strategy: A new spotlight on the islands’ “leve leve” eco-tourism model highlights conservation-led, low-crowd travel rather than mass arrivals. Diplomatic Trade Links: Serbia’s foreign minister met São Tomé and Príncipe’s PM to discuss expanding cooperation in education, health, agriculture, digitalisation and culture. Heritage & Hospitality: UNESCO’s World Heritage expansion includes the Roças of São Tomé and Príncipe, with local hospitality groups tying the recognition to restored plantation stays.
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