Visas and residence
Global Investor Programme (Singapore)
Singapore’s route to permanent residence for established business owners and investors, administered by the Economic Development Board.
Terms Starting with G
3 investment migration terms starting with G, each with a short plain English definition.
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Visas and residence
Golden Visa
A colloquial term for European Residency-by-Investment programmes — most notably Portugal, Greece, and Italy — granting residence in exchange for an approved investment.
Investment
Government fees
Non-refundable charges paid to the state for processing, due diligence, issuing permits or passports, separate from the investment itself.
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