AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoU.S. Visa Policy Shock: The United States has made its refundable “visa bond” programme permanent, letting consular officers require some B1/B2 business and tourist applicants from 50 countries—including São Tomé and Príncipe—to post deposits up to $20,000 before a visa is issued, with refunds only if travellers comply and leave on time. Citizenship-by-Investment Watch: São Tomé and Príncipe is also in the spotlight for offering a $90,000 “golden passport” via a National Transformation Fund, a move that comes as the EU cracks down on similar schemes elsewhere. Diplomatic Outreach: Serbia’s foreign minister met São Tomé and Príncipe’s prime minister to deepen ties, highlighting the country’s stance on Kosovo and discussing cooperation in education, health, agriculture, digitalisation and culture. Heritage Milestone: UNESCO added Roças of São Tomé and Príncipe to the World Heritage List, with the wider 48th committee session also marking first-time inscriptions for the country. Tourism Positioning: Coverage also frames São Tomé and Príncipe’s tourism strategy as conservation-led and “slow travel,” aiming to attract visitors without mass crowding.
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