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São Tomé and Príncipe Family Reunification Residence

11 facts quoted from the official source

For qualifying family members of a resident who has held a valid residence certificate for at least one year.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse, dependants +5
from the official record
Requirements
7
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

7 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Prior Family Approval RequiredA family residence visa is issued after the reunification request is approved.
  • Qualifying Family MembersThe law enumerates the qualifying family relationships and recognises a proven durable de facto partner.
  • Relationship Evidence RequiredThe family relationship and dependency must be documented.
  • Sponsor Means RequiredThe sponsor must have means sufficient for the family household.
  • Sponsor Residence Certificate RequiredThe sponsor must hold a valid residence certificate.
  • Sponsor Residence Years MinThe sponsor must have held valid residence for at least one year.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • AccommodationThe sponsor must have adequate accommodation.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryArticles 63 to 68 establish family reunification after one year of residence and require accommodation and subsistence.
  • Official source basisArticles 63 to 68 establish family reunification after one year of residence and require accommodation and subsistence.
  • Report summaryArticles 63 to 68 establish family reunification after one year of residence and require accommodation and subsistence.
Family

Who you can bring

spousedependantssiblingsparentspartnerguardiande facto partner
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Family Residence Validity Tied To SponsorThe family residence certificate is renewable and has the same duration as the sponsor's status, subject to special rules for permanent residents.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to São Tomé and Príncipe?
The official source states: For qualifying family members of a resident who has held a valid residence certificate for at least one year.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, dependants, siblings, parents, partner, guardian, de facto partner.
03Do I need to show accommodation in São Tomé and Príncipe?
The official source states: The sponsor must have adequate accommodation.

Every answer is quoted from the official smf.st page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 11 points against the official source; 11 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source smf.stLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this São Tomé and Príncipe government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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