AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUNESCO World Heritage Boost: São Tomé and Príncipe’s Roças (historic plantation sites) have been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List, marking the archipelago’s first-ever inscription and spotlighting the Roça system’s architecture, landscapes, and social history. US Visa Rules for Travelers: The U.S. has made its refundable visa bond programme permanent for B1/B2 business and tourist visas, with consular officers able to require deposits up to $20,000; São Tomé and Príncipe is on the affected list, and the bond is refunded only if visa conditions are followed. Golden Passport Push: São Tomé and Príncipe is promoting a “golden passport” citizenship-by-investment option, offering citizenship for a one-time $90,000 into a national transformation fund (plus fees), with an option to include family members. Visa-Free Access Update: Panama has published a limited visa-free list that includes São Tomé and Príncipe, allowing eligible passport holders entry for up to three months without prior visa arrangements. Lusophone Tourism Cooperation: The CPLP has set up a tourism business and investment forum aimed at improving connectivity and supporting youth, women, and MSMEs across Portuguese-speaking countries.
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