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This post is an excerpt of a longer article. How to get a retirement visa for Thailand The first obstacle to entering any country is getting a visa. Fortunately, retiring to Thailand is so popular that there is a specific visa classification for that. The Non-Immigrant O (“Other”) visa covers a number of reasons for entering the Kingdom, as the name suggests, and one of them is retirement. To qualify for a retirement visa, you need to meet two basic requirements: You must be at least 50 years old You must have proof that you can financially support yourself You can either have a monthly income of 65,000 baht Or you must have 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account For the 800k option, you need to be able to prove that the money has been in your account for at least two months before applying for the visa. You must also still have at least 400,000 baht in your account for at least three months after you get the visa. In other words, you need to actually have the money – you can’t just borrow it for a few days to meet the visa requirements. The visa will need to be renewed annually and you’ll still need to meet these requirements each time. Sadly, once you’ve got the visa, your interactions with Thai government officials are only just beginning. You need to add in the requirement to report to an Immigration office every 90 days. The so-called “90-day report” is a bit of a chore, during which you need to wait around a government office for however long it takes you to get to the front of the queue just to hand in a couple of forms to keep the Immigration Department updated on your current address. However, given that you can spend the intervening 89 days sipping beers on a beach in Thailand, four days of hassle per year is a small price to pay. In terms of actual paperwork required, you will need to submit the following: Visa application form, completely filled out Passport or travel document with at least 18 months of validity remaining Recent passport-sized photograph (3.5 x 4.5 cm), taken within the past 6 months Evidence of adequate finances (as stated above) Proof that you have retired Applying for the Non-Immigrant O visa isn’t too difficult and you can find companies in Thailand who are very willing and able do the legwork for you. Given that government business in Thailand is naturally handled in Thai, using one of these services is recommended as they can make communication a lot easier, smoothing any bumps in the process far quicker than you could doing it on your own. They know how to retire in Thailand from having handled the process dozens of times before – potentially hundreds of times. As such, none of it will come as a surprise to them. While the requirement of an income when you’re supposed to be retired does seem a little counter-intuitive, to say the least, this can take the form of a pension or passive income. In fact, since you can’t work on a retirement visa, it can only come in those forms. You’ll therefore need to set up a means of regularly transferring money into the country. Getting money into Thailand Photo by Vitaly Taranov / Unsplash Fortunately, while transferring money out of Thailand can be a challenge, getting it into the country is relatively easy. There are various options available for transferring your pension into the country, starting with the obvious option of getting it paid into a bank in your home country and then getting it wired into Thailand. The quickest and simplest approach is to use a remittance service as the fees are lower, the transfer is instant and the exchange rate is excellent. Using a bank transfer is also possible, but is slower and generally less cost-effective. The downside with either of these options is that you will still be paying tax on your income in your country of origin, despite the fact that you’re not living there. If you’re looking at how to retire in Thailand from the UK, it’s worth looking into QROPS (Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme), which may enable you to relocate your pension to Thailand so that it pays out directly into your Thai bank account. However, retirees from other countries may have to look into private pension schemes and particularly into the regulations regarding how they pay out. The cost of living in Thailand The good news is that 65,000 baht per month (or an 800,000 baht lump sum) goes a very long way in Thailand, particularly if you pick where to retire to with a degree of care. Bangkok, Phuket and Koh Samui are among the more expensive places to live while Pattaya, Chiang Mai and Hua Hin are among the cheapest. Each has its own distinct environment, as well as its own benefits and attractions. When it comes to figuring out the numbers behind how to retire in Thailand, your exact cost of living will depend very much on how and where you choose to live. However, we can use Bangkok as a general guide: A comfortable one-bedroom apartment = about 10,000 baht per month Utilities (including internet, phone, water and electricity) = about 2,500 per month Food (eating mostly local food) = about 100 baht per day Food (eating mostly foreign food) = about 300 baht per day 1 beer = about 100 baht, depending on the brand and where you buy it Comprehensive medical insurance = about 6,000 baht per month One of the things that’s going to come as a surprise to you is the things that cost a lot of money and the things that don’t. As imported goods are heavily taxed, you might find yourself paying two or three times what you would on something as simple as a potato compared to its cost in your country of origin. On the flip side, goods produced in Thailand are significantly cheaper than they would be overseas. So, for example, you might find that the amount you spend on new clothes is minuscule, but the amount you spend on food skyrockets. The easiest way to reduce the impact of this is to stick to the local stuff which, with Thai food having an amazing reputation for flavourful dishes, isn’t that hard. A further point that’s worth noting here is that, as the baht strengthens, the cost of living relative to your native currency will increase. This can become a problem if you’re planning to live off a pension which is regularly transferred into the country from overseas. Currency fluctuations could result in significant changes to your budget from one month to the next. This post is an excerpt of a longer article from DeeMoney, Thailand’s payment provider. Exchange and send money to 14 countries, register via our app, website or in store. Send money to Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam from just 150 baht per transaction plus a foreign exchange fee. DeeMoney serves as a hybrid solution that’s similar to both Transferwise and Western Union, yet distinguishable from both. Whilst TransferWise offers only digital transfers, and WesternUnion mainly cash transfers, DeeMoney is Thailand’s only service to provide both means of transferring money.

Mooltripakdee International School open day - 10 March 2020 We invite you to join us at the MIS international school Open Day 2020 We are inviting all families who are interested in visiting MIS with the possibility of enrolling at our school. Join us on our special "Open Day" Tuesday, March 10th Scan the QR Code to register or get tickets at the MIS main office. See you soon! *** PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT ONLY FOR PARENTS/FAMILIES WHO ARE INTERESTED TO ENROLL THEIR KIDS AT MIS *** Tuition fee discounts available for new students To register Call: (038) 249759-61 or Scan QR Code *** PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS ONLY FOR FAMILIES INTERESTED IN ENROLLING THEIR CHILDREN AT MIS *** for more information please go to: https://www.facebook.com/events/194065248332676/

Mooltripakdee International School open day - 10 March 2020 We invite you to join us at the MIS international school Open Day 2020 We are inviting all families who are interested in visiting MIS with the possibility of enrolling at our school. Join us on our special "Open Day" Tuesday, March 10th Scan the QR Code to register or get tickets at the MIS main office. See you soon! *** PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT ONLY FOR PARENTS/FAMILIES WHO ARE INTERESTED TO ENROLL THEIR KIDS AT MIS *** Tuition fee discounts available for new students To register Call: (038) 249759-61 or Scan QR Code *** PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS ONLY FOR FAMILIES INTERESTED IN ENROLLING THEIR CHILDREN AT MIS *** for more information please go to: https://www.facebook.com/events/194065248332676/

O’Malley’s Irish pub O’Malley’s Irish Pub & Restaurant: A new serene and friendly getaway on Silom Road within walking distance of both Saladeang BTS and Silom MRT stations, O’Malley’s Irish Pub & Restaurant is bringing the premise of the “Local” to Bangkok. With an extensive range of classic ale’s, iconic Irish pub food and warm, welcoming staff, we’ve recreated the calming aura of a place that patrons will quickly feel is an extension of their home – the “People’s Local”! Opening Hours Everyday - 11.00am – 01.00am Happy Hour - 3.00pm – 7.00pm English Premier League Saturday 22/2/20 Chelsea v Spurs @ 7.30pm Burnley v Bournemouth @ 10.00pm Crystal Palace v Newcastle @ 10.00pm Sheffield Utd v Brighton @ 10.00pm Southampton v Aston Villa 10pm Sunday, 23/2/22 Man Utd v Watford @ 9.00pm Wolves v Norwich @ 9.000Pm Arsenal v Everton 23.20

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The exciting time of the month when we announce the next Late Lunch location. This month you’re in for a real treat. This place is a favorite among many members as the food is excellent and keeps on coming. Unico Soi 23 will be our host. We look forward to seeing you all along with any new members which we always welcome with open arms. Let’s enjoy a great afternoon networking with delicious food and drink! The charity: The Lighthouse Club Bangkok is the premier social networking organization in Bangkok for people involved in property development, including engineering, construction, architecture, real estate, investment, law, and now also branched out in to fields such as media. We also have a great attendance from retired expats who are looking for a chat and a mingle. The Lighthouse Club Bangkok also raises money for various charities such as schooling for the children of construction workers who are found hanging around construction sites. The Late lunch: The late lunch is an event that takes place on the last Friday of each month. It’s a fantastic event attended by 30-60 working and also retired expats that enjoy networking, a beer or a glass of wine and some great food. We change venues each month from ITALIAN (Calderazzo & Unico ) , GERMAN (Bei Otto) FRENCH (Blend & Oskars) MEXICAN ( Charlie Browns) and many others. 2 hrs of free flow wine and beers along with a 3 course meal or share plates depending on the venue.

Turkish Passport Through Citizenship-by-Investment Starts at USD 250,000 Considering the increasing desire of people to grow their mobility possibilities, the world of Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) is in constant evolution. In the last year or so, Europe has done nothing but follow this trend. New programs were launched to provide individuals around the globe with mobility options. New programs like Moldova (suspended since), Montenegro (October 2019) and the Turkish Citizenship by Investment (TCBI or Turkey CBI) programs have drawn attention to investors from everywhere with Turkey CBI being the most sought after, not only because it is a new – while already tested – program, but also because it is one of the quickest and cost-efficient programs granting citizenship in comparison to its current competitors. Providing access to travel to over 110 destinations visa free and enabling Turkish citizens to apply for the U.S. E-2 visa, the TCBI has seen a significant increase in popularity since its introduction by the Turkish Government with the amendments to the Turkish Citizenship Law in September 2018, where the minimum real estate investment for obtaining citizenship was reduced to USD 250,000. Indeed, according to a report from the Turkish Ministry of Interior’s General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs, as of June 30th, 2019, a total of 981 main applicants from a large selection of countries, including Canada, U.S., China, Italy and Australia, were successfully granted the Turkish citizenship through investment in the country since the start in 2017. Turkey CBI allows the investor’s spouse and children to qualify automatically. There is no requirement to reside in Turkey or speak Turkish. All applicants shall, among others, have a clean background and a clean criminal record, and never entered or stayed illegally in Turkey. The average processing time is from 3 to 6 months. Why Turkey? A country of sun and history, Turkey occupies a unique and strategic geographic position, lying partly in Asia and partly in Europe, it is also at the crossroad of Africa. It is among the largest countries of the region in terms of territory and population, and its land area is greater than the one of any other European state. Considering its geographical emplacement, Turkey is the closest country to Asia offering a Citizenship-by-Investment program. In terms of mobility, the Turkish passport grants visa-free access to travel to over 110 destinations, including Japan, Hong Kong, Argentina, Brazil and over 25 African countries. It also provides ease of acquiring travel visas to the EU, U.S., Canada and Australia. Furthermore, the Turkish citizenship enables investors to apply for the U.S. E-2 visa limited only to certain countries’ nationals. Indeed, Turkey being one of about 82 countries maintaining a treaty of commerce and navigation with the U.S (a ‘‘treaty country’’) allowing their nationals to be admitted to the United States when investing a substantial amount of capital in a U.S. business. Turkey is also one of the few treaty countries offering a Citizenship-by-Investment program. In 1987, Turkey applied to join what was then the European Economic Community, and in 1997 it was declared eligible to join the EU; accession negotiations started in 2005. More recently, on June 18th, 2019, the European General Affairs Council adopted conclusions on enlargement and stabilization and association process, covering Turkey. The conclusions were also endorsed by the European Council thereafter. With roughly 80 million inhabitants, Turkey is a modern European country with a picturesque and diverse landscape. Ranked 43rd in the Ease of Doing Business index from The World Bank, Turkey is newly listed as a world-renowned medical tourism destination. While there is no requirement to reside in Turkey or speak Turkish for the citizenship program, as Turks have developed a global reputation of friendliness, being welcoming to strangers and putting emphasis on strong family values and friendship, a journey to Turkey would make a meaningful experience to anyone. HLG, Asia’s Pioneer in Citizenship-by-Investment Programs Established in 1992, HLG is one of the world’s leading investment immigration law firms to become an authorized agent duly representing all citizenship-by-investment programs. Harvey Law Group (HLG) is a multinational law firm specializing in corporate law and investment immigration, with a worldwide reputation for representing high-profile clients and corporations. HLG was awarded the Immigration Law Firm of The Year at the Annual Macallan ALB Hong Kong Law Awards in 2014 and 2017. As Asia’s pioneer in investment immigration, HLG has notably been offering immigration services for over 28 years. HLG is headquartered in Hong Kong, with 21 offices worldwide including Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Philippines, and more. Currently, HLG offers residency and citizenship-by-investment programs to 23 countries and counting. For further inquiries or investment immigration program opportunities, please contact HLG Managing Partner, Mr. Bastien Trelcat, btrelcat@harveylawcorporation.com or Ms. Krittiya Keeratiyut, Office Director kkeeratiyut@harveylawcorporation.com Call +6626701848 or visit www.harveylawcorporation.com or FB: https://www.facebook.com/HLGThailand/ or YouTube: Harvey Law Group Global Official

Turkish Passport Through Citizenship-by-Investment Starts at USD 250,000 Considering the increasing desire of people to grow their mobility possibilities, the world of Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) is in constant evolution. In the last year or so, Europe has done nothing but follow this trend. New programs were launched to provide individuals around the globe with mobility options. New programs like Moldova (suspended since), Montenegro (October 2019) and the Turkish Citizenship by Investment (TCBI or Turkey CBI) programs have drawn attention to investors from everywhere with Turkey CBI being the most sought after, not only because it is a new – while already tested – program, but also because it is one of the quickest and cost-efficient programs granting citizenship in comparison to its current competitors. Providing access to travel to over 110 destinations visa free and enabling Turkish citizens to apply for the U.S. E-2 visa, the TCBI has seen a significant increase in popularity since its introduction by the Turkish Government with the amendments to the Turkish Citizenship Law in September 2018, where the minimum real estate investment for obtaining citizenship was reduced to USD 250,000. Indeed, according to a report from the Turkish Ministry of Interior’s General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs, as of June 30th, 2019, a total of 981 main applicants from a large selection of countries, including Canada, U.S., China, Italy and Australia, were successfully granted the Turkish citizenship through investment in the country since the start in 2017. Turkey CBI allows the investor’s spouse and children to qualify automatically. There is no requirement to reside in Turkey or speak Turkish. All applicants shall, among others, have a clean background and a clean criminal record, and never entered or stayed illegally in Turkey. The average processing time is from 3 to 6 months. Why Turkey? A country of sun and history, Turkey occupies a unique and strategic geographic position, lying partly in Asia and partly in Europe, it is also at the crossroad of Africa. It is among the largest countries of the region in terms of territory and population, and its land area is greater than the one of any other European state. Considering its geographical emplacement, Turkey is the closest country to Asia offering a Citizenship-by-Investment program. In terms of mobility, the Turkish passport grants visa-free access to travel to over 110 destinations, including Japan, Hong Kong, Argentina, Brazil and over 25 African countries. It also provides ease of acquiring travel visas to the EU, U.S., Canada and Australia. Furthermore, the Turkish citizenship enables investors to apply for the U.S. E-2 visa limited only to certain countries’ nationals. Indeed, Turkey being one of about 82 countries maintaining a treaty of commerce and navigation with the U.S (a ‘‘treaty country’’) allowing their nationals to be admitted to the United States when investing a substantial amount of capital in a U.S. business. Turkey is also one of the few treaty countries offering a Citizenship-by-Investment program. In 1987, Turkey applied to join what was then the European Economic Community, and in 1997 it was declared eligible to join the EU; accession negotiations started in 2005. More recently, on June 18th, 2019, the European General Affairs Council adopted conclusions on enlargement and stabilization and association process, covering Turkey. The conclusions were also endorsed by the European Council thereafter. With roughly 80 million inhabitants, Turkey is a modern European country with a picturesque and diverse landscape. Ranked 43rd in the Ease of Doing Business index from The World Bank, Turkey is newly listed as a world-renowned medical tourism destination. While there is no requirement to reside in Turkey or speak Turkish for the citizenship program, as Turks have developed a global reputation of friendliness, being welcoming to strangers and putting emphasis on strong family values and friendship, a journey to Turkey would make a meaningful experience to anyone. HLG, Asia’s Pioneer in Citizenship-by-Investment Programs Established in 1992, HLG is one of the world’s leading investment immigration law firms to become an authorized agent duly representing all citizenship-by-investment programs. Harvey Law Group (HLG) is a multinational law firm specializing in corporate law and investment immigration, with a worldwide reputation for representing high-profile clients and corporations. HLG was awarded the Immigration Law Firm of The Year at the Annual Macallan ALB Hong Kong Law Awards in 2014 and 2017. As Asia’s pioneer in investment immigration, HLG has notably been offering immigration services for over 28 years. HLG is headquartered in Hong Kong, with 21 offices worldwide including Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Philippines, and more. Currently, HLG offers residency and citizenship-by-investment programs to 23 countries and counting. For further inquiries or investment immigration program opportunities, please contact HLG Managing Partner, Mr. Bastien Trelcat, btrelcat@harveylawcorporation.com or Ms. Krittiya Keeratiyut, Office Director kkeeratiyut@harveylawcorporation.com Call +6626701848 or visit www.harveylawcorporation.com or FB: https://www.facebook.com/HLGThailand/ or YouTube: Harvey Law Group Global Official

Turkish Passport Through Citizenship-by-Investment Starts at USD 250,000 Considering the increasing desire of people to grow their mobility possibilities, the world of Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) is in constant evolution. In the last year or so, Europe has done nothing but follow this trend. New programs were launched to provide individuals around the globe with mobility options. New programs like Moldova (suspended since), Montenegro (October 2019) and the Turkish Citizenship by Investment (TCBI or Turkey CBI) programs have drawn attention to investors from everywhere with Turkey CBI being the most sought after, not only because it is a new – while already tested – program, but also because it is one of the quickest and cost-efficient programs granting citizenship in comparison to its current competitors. Providing access to travel to over 110 destinations visa free and enabling Turkish citizens to apply for the U.S. E-2 visa, the TCBI has seen a significant increase in popularity since its introduction by the Turkish Government with the amendments to the Turkish Citizenship Law in September 2018, where the minimum real estate investment for obtaining citizenship was reduced to USD 250,000. Indeed, according to a report from the Turkish Ministry of Interior’s General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs, as of June 30th, 2019, a total of 981 main applicants from a large selection of countries, including Canada, U.S., China, Italy and Australia, were successfully granted the Turkish citizenship through investment in the country since the start in 2017. Turkey CBI allows the investor’s spouse and children to qualify automatically. There is no requirement to reside in Turkey or speak Turkish. All applicants shall, among others, have a clean background and a clean criminal record, and never entered or stayed illegally in Turkey. The average processing time is from 3 to 6 months. Why Turkey? A country of sun and history, Turkey occupies a unique and strategic geographic position, lying partly in Asia and partly in Europe, it is also at the crossroad of Africa. It is among the largest countries of the region in terms of territory and population, and its land area is greater than the one of any other European state. Considering its geographical emplacement, Turkey is the closest country to Asia offering a Citizenship-by-Investment program. In terms of mobility, the Turkish passport grants visa-free access to travel to over 110 destinations, including Japan, Hong Kong, Argentina, Brazil and over 25 African countries. It also provides ease of acquiring travel visas to the EU, U.S., Canada and Australia. Furthermore, the Turkish citizenship enables investors to apply for the U.S. E-2 visa limited only to certain countries’ nationals. Indeed, Turkey being one of about 82 countries maintaining a treaty of commerce and navigation with the U.S (a ‘‘treaty country’’) allowing their nationals to be admitted to the United States when investing a substantial amount of capital in a U.S. business. Turkey is also one of the few treaty countries offering a Citizenship-by-Investment program. In 1987, Turkey applied to join what was then the European Economic Community, and in 1997 it was declared eligible to join the EU; accession negotiations started in 2005. More recently, on June 18th, 2019, the European General Affairs Council adopted conclusions on enlargement and stabilization and association process, covering Turkey. The conclusions were also endorsed by the European Council thereafter. With roughly 80 million inhabitants, Turkey is a modern European country with a picturesque and diverse landscape. Ranked 43rd in the Ease of Doing Business index from The World Bank, Turkey is newly listed as a world-renowned medical tourism destination. While there is no requirement to reside in Turkey or speak Turkish for the citizenship program, as Turks have developed a global reputation of friendliness, being welcoming to strangers and putting emphasis on strong family values and friendship, a journey to Turkey would make a meaningful experience to anyone. HLG, Asia’s Pioneer in Citizenship-by-Investment Programs Established in 1992, HLG is one of the world’s leading investment immigration law firms to become an authorized agent duly representing all citizenship-by-investment programs. Harvey Law Group (HLG) is a multinational law firm specializing in corporate law and investment immigration, with a worldwide reputation for representing high-profile clients and corporations. HLG was awarded the Immigration Law Firm of The Year at the Annual Macallan ALB Hong Kong Law Awards in 2014 and 2017. As Asia’s pioneer in investment immigration, HLG has notably been offering immigration services for over 28 years. HLG is headquartered in Hong Kong, with 21 offices worldwide including Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Philippines, and more. Currently, HLG offers residency and citizenship-by-investment programs to 23 countries and counting. For further inquiries or investment immigration program opportunities, please contact HLG Managing Partner, Mr. Bastien Trelcat, btrelcat@harveylawcorporation.com or Ms. Krittiya Keeratiyut, Office Director kkeeratiyut@harveylawcorporation.com Call +6626701848 or visit www.harveylawcorporation.com or FB: https://www.facebook.com/HLGThailand/ or YouTube: Harvey Law Group Global Official

Turkish Passport Through Citizenship-by-Investment Starts at USD 250,000 Considering the increasing desire of people to grow their mobility possibilities, the world of Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) is in constant evolution. In the last year or so, Europe has done nothing but follow this trend. New programs were launched to provide individuals around the globe with mobility options. New programs like Moldova (suspended since), Montenegro (October 2019) and the Turkish Citizenship by Investment (TCBI or Turkey CBI) programs have drawn attention to investors from everywhere with Turkey CBI being the most sought after, not only because it is a new – while already tested – program, but also because it is one of the quickest and cost-efficient programs granting citizenship in comparison to its current competitors. Providing access to travel to over 110 destinations visa free and enabling Turkish citizens to apply for the U.S. E-2 visa, the TCBI has seen a significant increase in popularity since its introduction by the Turkish Government with the amendments to the Turkish Citizenship Law in September 2018, where the minimum real estate investment for obtaining citizenship was reduced to USD 250,000. Indeed, according to a report from the Turkish Ministry of Interior’s General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs, as of June 30th, 2019, a total of 981 main applicants from a large selection of countries, including Canada, U.S., China, Italy and Australia, were successfully granted the Turkish citizenship through investment in the country since the start in 2017. Turkey CBI allows the investor’s spouse and children to qualify automatically. There is no requirement to reside in Turkey or speak Turkish. All applicants shall, among others, have a clean background and a clean criminal record, and never entered or stayed illegally in Turkey. The average processing time is from 3 to 6 months. Why Turkey? A country of sun and history, Turkey occupies a unique and strategic geographic position, lying partly in Asia and partly in Europe, it is also at the crossroad of Africa. It is among the largest countries of the region in terms of territory and population, and its land area is greater than the one of any other European state. Considering its geographical emplacement, Turkey is the closest country to Asia offering a Citizenship-by-Investment program. In terms of mobility, the Turkish passport grants visa-free access to travel to over 110 destinations, including Japan, Hong Kong, Argentina, Brazil and over 25 African countries. It also provides ease of acquiring travel visas to the EU, U.S., Canada and Australia. Furthermore, the Turkish citizenship enables investors to apply for the U.S. E-2 visa limited only to certain countries’ nationals. Indeed, Turkey being one of about 82 countries maintaining a treaty of commerce and navigation with the U.S (a ‘‘treaty country’’) allowing their nationals to be admitted to the United States when investing a substantial amount of capital in a U.S. business. Turkey is also one of the few treaty countries offering a Citizenship-by-Investment program. In 1987, Turkey applied to join what was then the European Economic Community, and in 1997 it was declared eligible to join the EU; accession negotiations started in 2005. More recently, on June 18th, 2019, the European General Affairs Council adopted conclusions on enlargement and stabilization and association process, covering Turkey. The conclusions were also endorsed by the European Council thereafter. With roughly 80 million inhabitants, Turkey is a modern European country with a picturesque and diverse landscape. Ranked 43rd in the Ease of Doing Business index from The World Bank, Turkey is newly listed as a world-renowned medical tourism destination. While there is no requirement to reside in Turkey or speak Turkish for the citizenship program, as Turks have developed a global reputation of friendliness, being welcoming to strangers and putting emphasis on strong family values and friendship, a journey to Turkey would make a meaningful experience to anyone. HLG, Asia’s Pioneer in Citizenship-by-Investment Programs Established in 1992, HLG is one of the world’s leading investment immigration law firms to become an authorized agent duly representing all citizenship-by-investment programs. Harvey Law Group (HLG) is a multinational law firm specializing in corporate law and investment immigration, with a worldwide reputation for representing high-profile clients and corporations. HLG was awarded the Immigration Law Firm of The Year at the Annual Macallan ALB Hong Kong Law Awards in 2014 and 2017. As Asia’s pioneer in investment immigration, HLG has notably been offering immigration services for over 28 years. HLG is headquartered in Hong Kong, with 21 offices worldwide including Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Philippines, and more. Currently, HLG offers residency and citizenship-by-investment programs to 23 countries and counting. For further inquiries or investment immigration program opportunities, please contact HLG Managing Partner, Mr. Bastien Trelcat, btrelcat@harveylawcorporation.com or Ms. Krittiya Keeratiyut, Office Director kkeeratiyut@harveylawcorporation.com Call +6626701848 or visit www.harveylawcorporation.com or FB: https://www.facebook.com/HLGThailand/ or YouTube: Harvey Law Group Global Official

Turkish Passport Through Citizenship-by-Investment Starts at USD 250,000 Considering the increasing desire of people to grow their mobility possibilities, the world of Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) is in constant evolution. In the last year or so, Europe has done nothing but follow this trend. New programs were launched to provide individuals around the globe with mobility options. New programs like Moldova (suspended since), Montenegro (October 2019) and the Turkish Citizenship by Investment (TCBI or Turkey CBI) programs have drawn attention to investors from everywhere with Turkey CBI being the most sought after, not only because it is a new – while already tested – program, but also because it is one of the quickest and cost-efficient programs granting citizenship in comparison to its current competitors. Providing access to travel to over 110 destinations visa free and enabling Turkish citizens to apply for the U.S. E-2 visa, the TCBI has seen a significant increase in popularity since its introduction by the Turkish Government with the amendments to the Turkish Citizenship Law in September 2018, where the minimum real estate investment for obtaining citizenship was reduced to USD 250,000. Indeed, according to a report from the Turkish Ministry of Interior’s General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs, as of June 30th, 2019, a total of 981 main applicants from a large selection of countries, including Canada, U.S., China, Italy and Australia, were successfully granted the Turkish citizenship through investment in the country since the start in 2017. Turkey CBI allows the investor’s spouse and children to qualify automatically. There is no requirement to reside in Turkey or speak Turkish. All applicants shall, among others, have a clean background and a clean criminal record, and never entered or stayed illegally in Turkey. The average processing time is from 3 to 6 months. Why Turkey? A country of sun and history, Turkey occupies a unique and strategic geographic position, lying partly in Asia and partly in Europe, it is also at the crossroad of Africa. It is among the largest countries of the region in terms of territory and population, and its land area is greater than the one of any other European state. Considering its geographical emplacement, Turkey is the closest country to Asia offering a Citizenship-by-Investment program. In terms of mobility, the Turkish passport grants visa-free access to travel to over 110 destinations, including Japan, Hong Kong, Argentina, Brazil and over 25 African countries. It also provides ease of acquiring travel visas to the EU, U.S., Canada and Australia. Furthermore, the Turkish citizenship enables investors to apply for the U.S. E-2 visa limited only to certain countries’ nationals. Indeed, Turkey being one of about 82 countries maintaining a treaty of commerce and navigation with the U.S (a ‘‘treaty country’’) allowing their nationals to be admitted to the United States when investing a substantial amount of capital in a U.S. business. Turkey is also one of the few treaty countries offering a Citizenship-by-Investment program. In 1987, Turkey applied to join what was then the European Economic Community, and in 1997 it was declared eligible to join the EU; accession negotiations started in 2005. More recently, on June 18th, 2019, the European General Affairs Council adopted conclusions on enlargement and stabilization and association process, covering Turkey. The conclusions were also endorsed by the European Council thereafter. With roughly 80 million inhabitants, Turkey is a modern European country with a picturesque and diverse landscape. Ranked 43rd in the Ease of Doing Business index from The World Bank, Turkey is newly listed as a world-renowned medical tourism destination. While there is no requirement to reside in Turkey or speak Turkish for the citizenship program, as Turks have developed a global reputation of friendliness, being welcoming to strangers and putting emphasis on strong family values and friendship, a journey to Turkey would make a meaningful experience to anyone. HLG, Asia’s Pioneer in Citizenship-by-Investment Programs Established in 1992, HLG is one of the world’s leading investment immigration law firms to become an authorized agent duly representing all citizenship-by-investment programs. Harvey Law Group (HLG) is a multinational law firm specializing in corporate law and investment immigration, with a worldwide reputation for representing high-profile clients and corporations. HLG was awarded the Immigration Law Firm of The Year at the Annual Macallan ALB Hong Kong Law Awards in 2014 and 2017. As Asia’s pioneer in investment immigration, HLG has notably been offering immigration services for over 28 years. HLG is headquartered in Hong Kong, with 21 offices worldwide including Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Philippines, and more. Currently, HLG offers residency and citizenship-by-investment programs to 23 countries and counting. For further inquiries or investment immigration program opportunities, please contact HLG Managing Partner, Mr. Bastien Trelcat, btrelcat@harveylawcorporation.com or Ms. Krittiya Keeratiyut, Office Director kkeeratiyut@harveylawcorporation.com Call +6626701848 or visit www.harveylawcorporation.com or FB: https://www.facebook.com/HLGThailand/ or YouTube: Harvey Law Group Global Official