Chinese buy most “golden visas� in Portugal
Oct. 01, 2018
Q: Portugal said last week that Chinese are leading the way among non-Europeans in its “golden visa� scheme that gives wealthy immigrants legal residency if they spend at least $578,000 buying Portuguese property. Where is Portugal?
Circle the area on this map
Q: Portugal’s new residents also gain visa-free travel through 26 European countries. At least 50 nations also have “golden visa� programs including Portugal’s neighbor on the Iberian Peninsula . . .
A. Cyprus
B. Ireland
C. Malta
D. Spain
Q: “Golden visa� schemes allow wealthy immigrants to gain legal residency or even citizenship by investing in real estate, businesses, government bonds or “donating� money to governments. Which of these nations require the most money from “golden� immigrants?
A. Australia
B. Bahamas
C. Ireland
D. United States
Q: In Portugal, some politicians want to scrap the “golden visa� plan, saying it has done little more than raise property prices in the nation’s capital. What is the capital of Portugal?
A. Barcelona
B. Lisbon
C. Madrid
D. Rome
Q: Chinese are spending billions on new passports and visas to move their families and/or money away from their homeland. Which nation has attracted the most money from Chinese investors seeking “golden visas�?
A. Australia
B. Canada
C. United States
D. United Kingdom
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