AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoU.S. Visa Bond Made Permanent: The U.S. has turned its visa bond pilot into a permanent rule, letting consular officers require refundable deposits of $10,000–$20,000 for selected B-1 business and B-2 tourism applicants from 50 countries, including São Tomé and Príncipe; the bond is returned if visitors comply and leave on time, but forfeited for overstays. Golden Passport Push: São Tomé and Príncipe is marketing a citizenship-by-investment option to raise development funds, offering citizenship for a $90,000 contribution to a national transformation fund (plus fees), amid energy and growth pressures. UNESCO Heritage Boost: UNESCO added the Roças of São Tomé and Príncipe to the World Heritage List, highlighting Portuguese colonial plantation history and opening new angles for heritage tourism and investment. Tourism Positioning: A new tourism narrative for São Tomé and Príncipe leans on conservation and “leve leve” experiences rather than mass arrivals, aiming to attract higher-value visitors. Diplomatic Ties: Serbia’s foreign minister met São Tomé and Príncipe’s PM to discuss cooperation in education, health, agriculture, digitalization, and culture, with Serbia also noting Expo 2027 participation.
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