E-2 Treaty Investor Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 730 days
- Processing time
- Varies by embassy
- Fee
- $435 USD
- Validity
- Initial 2 years, renewable indefinitely
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Must be national of country with which US maintains treaty of commerce and navigation. At least 50% of enterprise must be owned by treaty country nationals.
Eligible countries: Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Honduras, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea (Republic of), Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liberia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Moldova (Republic of), Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom
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Financial
Investment must be substantial - sufficient to ensure successful operation of enterprise. Amount depends on type of business but typically minimum $100,000-$200,000. Investment must be at-risk capital.
Minimum funds: $100,000-$200,000+ USD typically
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: 2x2 inches, color, white background.
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, wire transfers, purchase agreements, lease agreements, equipment invoices; Minimum amount: Evidence of substantial investment already made or in process
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: DS-160; Form url: https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/
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Company registration
Provide company registration evidence for the inviting, sponsoring or employing organisation.
Accepted documents: Business registration, articles of incorporation, operating agreement showing 50%+ ownership by treaty country nationals
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Business plan
Provide a business plan showing the activity, funding, market and expected costs.
Minimum investment: Substantial investment, typically $100,000+ depending on business type; Must include financials: Yes
How to apply
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Document gathering
Establish or acquire US business. Make substantial investment. Prepare business plan, financial documents, proof of investment.
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Online application
Complete DS-160 visa application.
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee $185 and schedule interview. $250 Visa Integrity Fee at issuance.
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Interview
Attend interview with business plan, financial documents, investment evidence, ownership documents.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with visa if approved.