Obtaining Construction Permits in São Tomé and Príncipe

The World Bank’s Doing Business report provides valuable insights into the procedures, time, and cost involved in dealing with construction permits in various countries. Here is a summary of the steps required to obtain a construction permit in São Tomé and Príncipe:

Procedures for Obtaining Construction Permits

1. Request and Obtain Approval of Building Plans

• Agency: Directorate of Geographical and Cadastral Services (DSGC)
• Time: Not specified
• Cost: Not specified

2. Request Building Permit and Receive Site Inspection

• Agency: Directorate of Public Works (DOP)
• Time: Not specified
• Cost: Not specified

3. Obtain Building Permit

• Agency: DOP
• Time: Not specified
• Cost: Not specified

4. Receive Random Inspection

• Agency: DOP
• Time: Not specified
• Cost: Not specified

5. Request Water Connection

• Agency: Empresa de Agua e Electricidade (EMAE)
• Time: Not specified
• Cost: Not specified

6. Receive Inspection for Water

• Agency: EMAE
• Time: Not specified
• Cost: Not specified

7. Connect to Water Services

• Agency: EMAE
• Time: Not specified
• Cost: Not specified

8. Request Usage Permit

• Agency: DOP
• Time: Not specified
• Cost: Not specified

9. Receive Final Inspection

• Agency: DOP
• Time: Not specified
• Cost: Not specified

10. Receive Usage Permit

• Agency: DOP
• Time: Not specified
• Cost: Not specified

11. Request Registration of the Building

• Agency: Fiscal Property Registry and fiscal property certificate
• Time: Not specified
• Cost: Not specified

12. Receive Inspection

• Agency: Fiscal Property Registry
• Time: Not specified
• Cost: Not specified

Total Time Required

The total time required to complete these procedures is 63 days.

Total Cost

The total cost of these procedures is STN 43,935 (approximately USD 258).