The E-2 treaty investor visa is a strong choice for investors in certain countries who wish to make an investment in the United States and actively run a business here. However, it is important to note that, though there is no minimum investment amount required (as there is with the EB-5 investor visa), only foreigners from certain countries may apply for a visa. It is also important to note that this visa does not necessarily lead to permanent residency in the United States and must be renewed every few years.
Here are the countries that currently have qualifying treaties with the United States as well as the date it entered into force (list updated in 2022):
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Albania |
E-2 |
January 4, 1998 |
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Argentina |
E-2 |
December 20, 1854 |
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Armenia |
E-2 |
March 29, 1996 |
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Australia |
E-2 |
December 27, 1991 |
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Austria |
E-2 |
May 27, 1931 |
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Azerbaijan |
E-2 |
August 2, 2001 |
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Bahrain |
E-2 |
May 30, 2001 |
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Bangladesh |
E-2 |
July 25, 1989 |
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Belgium |
E-2 |
October 3, 1963 |
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Bolivia |
E-2 |
June 6, 2001 |
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Bosnia and Herzegovina |
E-2 |
November 15, 1982 |
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Bulgaria |
E-2 |
June 2, 1954 |
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Cameroon |
E-2 |
April 6, 1989 |
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Canada |
E-2 |
January 1, 1994 |
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Chile |
E-2 |
January 1, 2004 |
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Taiwan |
E-2 |
November 30, 1948 |
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Colombia |
E-2 |
June 10, 1948 |
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Congo |
E-2 |
August 13, 1994 |
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Costa Rica |
E-2 |
May 26, 1852 |
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Croatia |
E-2 |
November 15, 1982 |
|
Czech Republic |
E-2 |
January 1, 1993 |
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Denmark |
E-2 |
December 10, 2008 |
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Ecuador |
E-2 |
May 11, 1997 |
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Egypt |
E-2 |
June 27, 1992 |
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Estonia |
E-2 |
February 16, 1997 |
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Ethiopia |
E-2 |
October 8, 1953 |
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Finland |
E-2 |
December 1, 1992 |
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France |
E-2 |
December 21, 1960 |
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Georgia |
E-2 |
August 17, 1997 |
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Germany |
E-2 |
July 14, 1956 |
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Grenada |
E-2 |
March 3, 1989 |
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Honduras |
E-2 |
July 19, 1928 |
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Ireland |
E-2 |
November 18, 1992 |
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Israel |
E-2 |
May 1, 2019 |
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Italy |
E-2 |
July 26, 1949 |
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Jamaica |
E-2 |
March 7, 1997 |
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Japan |
E-2 |
October 30, 1953 |
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Jordan |
E-2 |
December 17, 2001 |
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Kazakhstan |
E-2 |
January 12, 1994 |
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Korea (South) |
E-2 |
November 7, 1957 |
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Kosovo |
E-2 |
November 15, 1882 |
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Kyrgyzstan |
E-2 |
January 12, 1994 |
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Latvia |
E-2 |
December 26, 1996 |
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Liberia |
E-2 |
November 21, 1939 |
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Lithuania |
E-2 |
November 22, 2001 |
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Luxembourg |
E-2 |
March 28, 1963 |
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Macedonia |
E-2 |
November 15, 1982 |
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Mexico |
E-2 |
January 1, 1994 |
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Moldova |
E-2 |
November 25, 1994 |
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Mongolia |
E-2 |
January 1, 1997 |
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Montenegro |
E-2 |
November 15, 1882 |
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Morocco |
E-2 |
May 29, 1991 |
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Netherlands |
E-2 |
December 5, 1957 |
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New Zealand |
E2 |
June 10, 2019 |
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Norway |
E-2 |
January 18, 1928 |
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Oman |
E-2 |
June 11, 1960 |
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Pakistan |
E-2 |
February 12, 1961 |
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Panama |
E-2 |
May 30, 1991 |
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Paraguay |
E-2 |
March 07, 1860 |
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Philippines |
E-2 |
September 6, 1955 |
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Poland |
E-2 |
August 6, 1994 |
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Romania |
E-2 |
January 15, 1994 |
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Senegal |
E-2 |
October 25, 1990 |
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Serbia |
E-2 |
November 15,1882 |
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Singapore |
E-2 |
January 1, 2004 |
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Slovak Republic |
E-2 |
January 1, 1993 |
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Slovenia |
E-2 |
November 15, 1982 |
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Spain |
E-2 |
April 14, 1903 |
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Sri Lanka |
E-2 |
May 1, 1993 |
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Suriname |
E-2 |
February 10, 1963 |
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Sweden |
E-2 |
February 20, 1992 |
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Switzerland |
E-2 |
November 08, 1855 |
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Thailand |
E-2 |
June 8, 1968 |
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Togo |
E-2 |
February 5, 1967 |
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Trinidad & Tobago |
E-2 |
December 26, 1996 |
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Tunisia |
E-2 |
February 7, 1993 |
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Turkey |
E-2 |
May 18, 1990 |
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Ukraine |
E-2 |
November 16, 1996 |
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United Kingdom |
E-2 |
July 03, 1815 |