United States•North AmericaE-2 Treaty Investor Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
60-120 days
Application Fee
205 USD
Stay Duration
Up to 2 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
For nationals of treaty countries who invest substantial capital in a US business. No fixed minimum investment amount but must be substantial.
The E-2 visa allows nationals of treaty countries to develop and direct a business in which they have invested substantial capital. While there is no fixed minimum investment amount, it must be substantial relative to the total cost of the enterprise and sufficient to ensure successful operation.
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Requirements
Financial
Investment Required
100,000 USD
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Education
none or higher
Professional
Experience
Must demonstrate the ability to develop and direct the enterprise.+ years
Required Skills
Eligible Nationalities
This visa is available to citizens of: AL, AR, AM, AU, AT, AZ, BH, BD, BE, BO, BA, BG, CM, CA, CL, CO, CG, CD, CR, HR, CZ, DK, EC, EG, EE, ET, FI, FR, GE, DE, GR, GD, HN, IE, IL, IT, JM, JP, JO, KZ, KR, XK, KG, LV, LR, LT, LU, MK, MG, ML, MT, MR, MU, MX, MD, MN, ME, MA, NL, NZ, NI, NO, OM, PK, PA, PY, PH, PL, PT, RO, SN, RS, SG, SK, SI, ES, LK, SR, SE, CH, TW, TJ, TH, TG, TT, TN, TR, UA, GB, UZ
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
From treaty country
Passport photos
DS-160 form
Online application
Proof of investment
Bank statements, wire transfers
Business plan
Comprehensive plan for enterprise
Company formation documents
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Advantages
- No annual cap
- Unlimited renewals
- Spouse can work
- No fixed minimum investment
- Can start or buy business
Considerations
- Only for treaty country nationals
- No direct path to green card
- Must maintain investment
- Business must be substantial
Application Process
Make qualifying investment
Invest substantial capital in US business
Prepare business plan
Detailed plan for US enterprise
Apply for visa
At US Embassy or Consulate
Attend interview
Consular interview
Enter US
Develop and direct investment
Application Forms
Form DS-160
Form ID: DS-160
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