- Initial stay: up to 2 years
- Unlimited renewals as long as the business remains active
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📅 Post Date: May 1, 2026 | 🔄 Updated: May 2, 2026 | ⏱️ 1 min read
E-2 TREATY INVESTOR VISA
- Type: Non-Immigrant Visa
- Country: USA
- Duration:
- Status:
E-2 Treaty Investor Visa
The E-2 Treaty Investor Visa is a non-immigrant visa designed for nationals of treaty countries who wish to invest in and operate a business in the United States.
This visa allows foreign investors to enter and work in the U.S. based on a substantial investment in a bona fide enterprise. For entrepreneurs seeking a direct path to a Green Card, the EB-5 Investor Visa may be more suitable.
Key Benefits
- Renewable visa with no maximum limit on extensions
- Spouse eligible for work authorization
- Children under 21 may accompany the investor
- No fixed minimum investment (typically starting from USD 100,000+)
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, the applicant must:
- Be a national of a qualifying treaty country
- Have made, or be actively in the process of making, a substantial investment
- Invest in a real and operational business
- Own at least 50% of the enterprise or maintain operational control
- Enter the U.S. to develop and direct the business
Investment Requirements
A “substantial investment” must be:
- Proportional to the total cost of the business
- Sufficient to ensure successful operation
- At risk and committed to the enterprise
Validity
