AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSão Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship-by-Investment: The government is selling “golden passports” for a one-time $90,000 contribution to a National Transformation Fund (plus fees), aiming to plug energy and development gaps without requiring permanent relocation. US Visa Bond Turns Permanent: From Aug. 3, the US made its refundable visa bond programme permanent, letting consular officers require up to $20,000 for B1/B2 visas for São Tomé and Príncipe among other countries—refunded only if visitors comply and leave on time. Diplomatic Outreach: Serbia’s foreign minister Marko Đurić met São Tomé and Príncipe PM Américo Ramos, thanking the country for its stance on Kosovo and discussing expanded cooperation in education, health, agriculture, digitalisation and culture. UNESCO World Heritage: UNESCO added 25 new World Heritage sites, including Roças of São Tomé and Príncipe, with the committee also marking first-time inscriptions for São Tomé and Príncipe. Tourism Policy Angle: Separate coverage highlights São Tomé and Príncipe’s push for conservation-led, low-crowd tourism—positioning the islands as “Africa’s Galápagos.”
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